Bus Rize to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rize to Istanbul from various bus operators like Metro Turizm, FlixBus or Lüks Artvin Seyahat for the next days.

today

$41

tomorrow

$40

Monday

$40

Tuesday

$40

Wednesday

$41

Thursday

$40

Friday

$46

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	18h 0m	11:30 AM	Rize	Central Bus Station	5:30 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Metro Turizm	16h 30m	1:30 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 1:30:00 PM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	17h 45m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 PM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	17h 45m	4:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 PM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	17h 40m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 PM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	20h 0m	11:00 AM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Metro Turizm	19h 0m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Kamil Koc	20h 15m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 35m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	12:35 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	17h 45m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	19h 30m	11:30 AM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Metro Turizm	19h 0m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Kamil Koc	20h 15m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 35m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	12:35 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	19h 0m	4:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	17h 30m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Metro Turizm	19h 0m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	1:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Kamil Koc	20h 15m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 35m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	12:35 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	17h 45m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	19h 30m	11:30 AM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Metro Turizm	17h 0m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	17h 45m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	19h 0m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Kamil Koc	18h 35m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	12:35 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	18h 30m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$40	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Metro Turizm	17h 30m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	17h 45m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	19h 55m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
FlixBus	18h 15m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	12:15 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Kamil Koc	19h 15m	2:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	9:15 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
	Kamil Koc	18h 35m	6:00 PM	Rize	Central Bus Station	12:35 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Rize (Turkey) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Rize and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Rize and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 34 daily buses from Rize to Istanbul. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rize and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 55 buses from Rize to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rize and Istanbul, with 19 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/19/2026 costs just $25, from Metro Turizm

Facts about the bus from Rize to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Lüks Artvin Seyahat that travel 18 times every day by bus from Rize to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rize to Istanbul starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	601.4 miles
Bus Companies	Metro Turizm, FlixBus, Lüks Artvin Seyahat and Kamil Koc

Cheapest bus connections from Rize to Istanbul

Every day, 18 buses from 4 bus companies leave Rize for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$25

Sunday 07/26

$25

Monday 07/27

$25

Tuesday 07/28

$25

Wednesday 07/29

$25

Thursday 07/30

$39

Friday 07/31

$25

Saturday 08/01

$39

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$41

Tuesday 08/04

$39

Wednesday 08/05

$46

Thursday 08/06

$40

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$40

Monday 08/10

$39

Tuesday 08/11

$46

Wednesday 08/12

$37

Thursday 08/13

$39

Friday 08/14

$39

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Rize to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rize to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $25, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rize to Istanbul. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rize to Istanbul, with $40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

How to save money travelling from Rize to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Rize to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rize to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rize to Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rize and Istanbul

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rize and Istanbul.

Central Bus Station

Cumhuriyet Caddesi 153

Çamlıhemşin

Gündoğdu

Erdogan University Faculty of Medicine

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rize to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rize to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Rize to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rize to Istanbul bus

How much does a Rize Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 18h 30m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rize to Istanbul?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $54. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

On average, how many connections are available from Rize to Istanbul each day?

Every day, the Rize to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rize to Istanbul take?

The fastest bus from Rize to Istanbul is offered by Metro Turizm and takes 15h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $41. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rize to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Rize starts at 11:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rize to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Rize for Istanbul starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rize Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Rize to Istanbul, passengers can travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Lüks Artvin Seyahat. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rize and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Rize and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Lüks Artvin Seyahat.

What can I take with me on the Rize to Istanbul bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rize Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rize Istanbul bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rize to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rize to Istanbul

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Rize and to Istanbul

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Rize and to Istanbul. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!