There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi to Rize by train, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumitrain 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Rizebus
7h 19m₺2,390–3,705Minibus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Batumi Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Sarp to Rizebus
12h 32m₺721–866Bus
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Rizebus
7h 43m₺1,300–1,900Drive 480.8 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Rizecar 480.8 km
6h 10m₺2,911–4,205
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Rize is to Minibus and bus which costs 700 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Rize is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ortachala Bus Station station and arriving at Rize. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Rize is 486 km. The road distance is 480.8 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Rize without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Tbilisi to Rize, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Rize bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
Tbilisi to Rize bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Rize station.
Rize is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 11:20 AM in Tbilisi and 10:20 AM in Rize.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Rize is 481 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Tbilisi to Rize.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Rize, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Rize once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +995 32 2199010
- railway@railway.ge
- Website
- Georgian Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Batumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺674–1,443
- Schedules at
- Georgian Railway
- Website
- Georgian Railway
- 2 Class
- ₺674
- 1 Class
- ₺1,443
- Phone
- 1-84
- info@railway.am
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
Train from Tbilisi to Batumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,800
- Website
- South Caucasus Railway
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₺1,700–2,200
- 2nd Class (Compartment)
- ₺2,400–2,800
- 1nd Class (Soft-seated)
- ₺3,500–4,300
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Batumi Central to Rize
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺600–900
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Rize
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,300–1,900
Bus from Tbilisi Didube to Batumi Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–700
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- info@aliosmanulusoy.com
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Sarp to Rize
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺140–190
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
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