How to Travel from
Varna to Rize
by Route or Car
Schedule
Varna, Bulgaria → Rize, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Varna to Rize
Composite routes from Varna to Rize
Cheapest
20 h 51 min
Car
1594 km.
from $87
Other
8 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
1065 km.
from $295.25
27 h
1066 km.
from $66.28
14 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
1065 km.
from $271.34
14 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
1065 km.
from $83.83
14 h
Bus, Plane
1065 km.
from $84.52
15 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1065 km.
from $94.70
27 h 6 min
1066 km.
from $5.43
28 h 19 min
1066 km.
from $61.96
Transport providers
Bus operators
Citylines
Bus from Varna Coach Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.53–$35.37
Kamil Koc
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.74–$31.58
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.48–$13.90
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.74–$30.32
Crazy Holidays
Bus from Varna to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$40.43–$54.32
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Varna Coach Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.79–$39.16
Balikesir Uludağ
Bus from Çorlu to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Kale Seyahat
Bus from Çorlu to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Metro Turizm
Bus from Varna to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$41.69
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.48–$36.64
Bus from Varna to Silivri
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$41.69
Bus from Varna to Corlu
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$40.43
HAVAİST
Bus from Silivri Otogar to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.80–$8.21
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.32–$40.43
Bus from Sarp to Rize
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$4.42–$5.81
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.91–$3.92
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Rize
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.06–$39.16
Yesil Artvin Ekspres
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$1.14–$1.39
Havas
Bus from Trabzon Airport to Rize
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.90–$6.95
Istanbul Seyahat
Bus from Çorlu to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a day
M-Bus
Bus from Varna to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.68
Avtoekspres
Bus from Varna to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.84–$12.63
Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.64–$164.24
Plane from Istanbul to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.24–$492.71
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rize–Artvin
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.43–$120.02
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Varna Airport to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.39–$454.81
Plane from Varna Airport to Rize–Artvin
Ave. Duration:
11h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$391.64
Plane from Istanbul to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.43–$107.39
Fly Armenia Airways
Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.11–$265.30
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rize–Artvin
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.58–$227.40
Other operators
Black Sea Ferry Services
Other from Burgas to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
2d 10h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$240.04–$277.94
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Varna to Rize?
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Rize is to bus via Maltepe which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 28h 19m.
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 47m and costs $152.17 - $489.13 .
Is there a direct bus between Varna and Rize?
No, there is no direct bus from Varna to Rize station. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Rize bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
How far is it from Varna to Rize?
The distance between Varna and Rize is 1125 km. The road distance is 1600.8 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 which takes 27h and costs $30.43 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Varna to Rize?
It takes approximately 8h 47m 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 Metro Turizm, depart from Varna station.
Where does the Varna to Rize bus arrive?
Varna to Rize bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
What is the time difference between Varna and Rize?
Rize is 1h ahead of Varna. It is currently 14:51 in Varna and 15:51 in Rize.
Can I drive from Varna to Rize?
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Rize is 1601 km. It takes approximately 20h 55m to drive from Varna to Rize.
How do I get a bus ticket from Varna to Rize?
Book your Varna to Rize bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Rize?
There are 50+ hotels available in Rize. Prices start at $13.59 per night.
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