How to get from Istanbul to Rize
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 18h 17m, from €40.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Rize. The most useful door-to-door route takes 18h 17m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 993 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €36, on Sat, Aug 22.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Rize: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Rizebus
Kamil Koç·18h 17m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Rize prices by travel date
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2 ways from Istanbul to Rize: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Rize works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Istanbul to Rize, about 18h 17m. In total it's roughly €40 over 18h 17m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Rize
DepartureIstanbulWho runs Istanbul to Rize
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Rize: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rize?+−
The most useful route takes about 18h 17m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Rize from Istanbul?+−
About 993 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Rize cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €40. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Rize?+−
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Istanbul to Rize without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 18h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rize?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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