How to get from Ankara to Rize
- 690 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 13h 30m
- 16 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
13h 15m
direct
Bus
€52
Cheapest
13h 30m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Rize. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 690 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
690 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €45Checked Oct 2 | 6h 49mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €27Reading date not recorded | 13h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€45Checked Oct 26h 49m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€27Reading date not recorded13h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara 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.
- 1Ankara → Rizebus
Metro Turizm·13h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Ankara to Rize
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€45Departures from Ankara to Rize
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 01:30 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 2 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:30
- 02:45
- 07:00
- 11:00
- 12:35
- 14:30
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:59
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:45
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro TurizmAnkara-RizeBook →
FlixBusAnkara-RizeBook →
AJetAnkara Esenboğa Airport-Erzurum International AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionErzurum International Airport-Rize–Artvin AirportBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus, AJet, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Rize works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Ankara to Rize, about 13h 30m. In total it's roughly €27 over 13h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Ankara to Rize: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Rize?
The most useful route takes about 13h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Rize?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:30 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Rize?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 01:30 and 23:59.
How far is Rize from Ankara?
About 690 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Rize cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Rize?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus, AJet, Regional connection.
Can you get from Ankara to Rize without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 13h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026