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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Rize is to bus via Burgas which costs 2.800 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 28h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Rize is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 27m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 41.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Rize?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Rize station. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Rize bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station and İstanbul Dudullu bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.

How far is it from Varna to Rize?

The distance between Varna and Rize is 1115 km. The road distance is 1551.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Rize without a car is to bus via Maltepe which takes 27h 12m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.800 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Varna to Rize, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Rize bus from?

Varna to Rize bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.

Where does the Varna to Rize bus arrive?

Varna to Rize bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Can I drive from Varna to Rize?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Rize is 1551 km. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Varna to Rize.

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

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Where can I stay near Rize?

There are 35+ hotels available in Rize.

Varna to Rize - 8 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Varna to Rize by plane, shuttle, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly Varna Airport to Trabzon Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane VAR - TZX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trabzon Airport to Rizeshuttle
8h 27m
₺12,642–40,491
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Kyiv
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize bus stationbus FlixBus KK5503 / ...
28h 14m
₺2,115–5,800
Bus via Maltepe
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Rize bus stationbus FlixBus KK5503 / ...
27h 12m
₺2,896–4,802
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
2. Take the car ferry from Burgas to Batumicarferry
3. Take the bus from Sarp to Rizebus
2d 19h
₺10,494–12,616
Drive 1,551.1 km
1. Drive from Varna to Rizecar 1,551.1 km
20h 43m
₺11,201–16,179
Fly Varna Airport to Rize–Artvin, bus
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Rize–Artvin (RZV)plane VAR - RZV
2. Take the bus from Ardeşen to Rizebus
9h 30m
₺15,149–51,571
Bus, bus to Istanbul, fly to Trabzon Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Varna to Silivribus
2. Take the bus from Silivri Otogar to Istanbul Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane IST - TZX
4. Take a shuttle bus from Trabzon Airport to Rizeshuttle
14h 25m
₺12,767–14,990
Bus via Burgas
1. Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize bus stationbus
28h 40m
₺2,850–5,472

Varna to Rize by bus

14Weekly Buses

28h 14mAverage Duration

₺2,115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,115.3 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Rize, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Rize bus station via Istanbul Büyük Otogari, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and İstanbul Dudullu bus station in around 27h 12m.

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