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Six ways to Travel from Athens to Rize

Composite routes from Athens to Rize

Cheapest
26 h 11 min
Car
2223 km.
from $122
Other
9 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1476 km.
from $135.08
10 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1476 km.
from $132.90
33 h 29 min
1476 km.
from $271.63
10 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
1476 km.
from $223.55
34 h 26 min
1476 km.
from $180.26

Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.53–$356.66
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rize–Artvin
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$305.71
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$522.25

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rize–Artvin
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.86–$267.49

El Al

Website:
elal.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.33–$394.87

Arkia Israel Airlines

Website:
arkia.co.il/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$382.13

Israir

Website:
israir.co.il/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$369.40

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.84
Bus from Edremit bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
22h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$35.67

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$140.12

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ayvalık to Edremit
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.92

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.65–$36.94
Bus from Ayvalık to Edremit
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from Bodrum to Rize
Ave. Duration:
25h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$44.58

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Rize
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$39.49
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$3.95
Bus from Kemalpaşa to Rize
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.59–$5.99
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$40.76

Yesil Artvin Ekspres

Phone:
(0466)2126161
Email:
Website:
yesilartvinekspres.com.tr/
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.40

Havas

Phone:
444 0 487
Email:
Website:
havas.net/
Bus from Trabzon Airport to Rize
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.91–$7.01

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$140.12
Other from Port of Piraeus to Port
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.77–$140.12

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$56.05–$152.85

Bodrum Ferryboat

Website:
bodrumferryboat.com
Other from Port of Kos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$31.84

Jalem Tur

Phone:
0545 783 50 61
Email:
Website:
jalemtur.com/
Other from Mytilene to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Rize is to fly and bus which costs $50 - $260.87 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Rize is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 12m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Rize?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Rize station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Rize bus station via İskenderpaşa and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 26m.

How far is it from Athens to Rize?

The distance between Athens and Rize is 1532 km. The road distance is 2228.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Rize without a car is to bus via Maltepe which takes 33h 29m and costs $239.13 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Athens to Rize, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Rize bus from?

Athens to Rize bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Rize bus arrive?

Athens to Rize bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Rize?

Rize is 1h ahead of Athens. It is currently 20:05 in Athens and 21:05 in Rize.

Can I drive from Athens to Rize?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Rize is 2229 km. It takes approximately 26h 25m to drive from Athens to Rize.

Where can I stay near Rize?

There are 50+ hotels available in Rize. Prices start at $13.59 per night.
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