What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rize?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rize is to bus which costs 950 ₺ - 3.600 ₺ and takes 20h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rize?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rize is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 29m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Rize?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) station to Rize station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Rize bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Rize?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Rize is 985 km. The road distance is 1128.6 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Rize without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Rize without a car is to bus which takes 20h 7m and costs 950 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Rize?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Istanbul (State) to Rize, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Rize bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Rize bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Rize bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Rize bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Rize bus station.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Rize?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Rize is 1129 km. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Rize.

Where can I stay near Rize?

There are 40+ hotels available in Rize.

Istanbul (State) to Rize - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Rize by plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trabzon Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane SAW - TZX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trabzon Airport to Rizeshuttle
5h 29m
₺1,997–7,842
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize bus stationbus FlixBus KK5503 / ...
20h 7m
₺992–3,542
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
2. Take the train from Sivas to Aşkaletrain
3. Take the bus from Aşkale to Bayburtbus
4. Take the taxi from Bayburt to Rizetaxi
23h 1m
₺6,007–8,025
Drive 1,128.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rizecar 1,128.6 km
14h 30m
₺6,257–9,037
Fly Istanbul to Trabzon Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane IST - TZX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trabzon Airport to Rizeshuttle
5h 57m
₺12,139–16,384
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rize–Artvin, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Rize–Artvin (RZV)plane SAW - RZV
2. Take the bus from Ardeşen to Rizebus
6h 27m
₺2,404–14,422
Fly Istanbul to Rize–Artvin, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Rize–Artvin (RZV)plane IST - RZV
2. Take the bus from Ardeşen to Rizebus
6h 55m
₺11,646–13,464
Bus via İstanbul Dudullu
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Rizebus
20h 21m
₺1,182–2,392

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

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Distance: 985.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Rize, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 18h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.

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