What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rize?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rize is to bus which costs 950 ₺ - 3.500 ₺ and takes 19h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rize?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rize is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 57m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Rize?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Rize bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 5m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rize?

The distance between Istanbul and Rize is 1008 km. The road distance is 1128.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rize without a car is to bus which takes 19h 5m and costs 950 ₺ - 3.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rize?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Istanbul to Rize, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Rize bus from?

Istanbul to Rize bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Istanbul to Rize bus arrive?

Istanbul to Rize bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Rize bus station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rize?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Rize?

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Where can I stay near Rize?

There are 37+ hotels available in Rize.

Istanbul to Rize - 7 ways to travel via Metro, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Rize by train, plane, shuttle, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Trabzon Airport, shuttle
best
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane SAW - TZX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Trabzon Airport to Rizeshuttle
6h 7m
₺1,843–8,405
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize bus stationbus FlixBus KK5519B / ...
19h 5m
₺950–3,500
Drive 1,128.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rizecar 1,128.6 km
14h 30m
₺6,113–8,829
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
₺11,139–16,384
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
7h 9m
₺2,750–17,485
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 58m
₺11,746–12,464
Bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Rizebus
20h 5m
₺2,542–4,011

Istanbul to Rize by bus

49Weekly Buses

19h 5mAverage Duration

₺950Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Rize.

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Distance: 1,007.6 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rize, Turkey?

Kamil Koc 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 19h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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