The average bus between Rize (State) and Istanbul takes 18h 45m and the fastest bus takes 18h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rize (State) to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Rize (State) and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rize (State) is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 12:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rize (State) station and arriving at Istanbul station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 18h 45m.
Rize (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Rize bus station.
Rize (State) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Book your Rize (State) to Istanbul bus tickets online with Kamil Koc and Ali Osman ULUSOY.
The distance between Rize (State) and Istanbul is 1,002.4 km. The road distance is 1,181 km.
Kamil Koc operates a bus from Rize bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 18h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.