What is the travel distance from Samsun to Rize?

The distance between the two cities is 219 miles (353 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Samsun to Rize?

The majority of buses traveling from Samsun to Rize start their journey at Samsun Otogarı and wind up at Rize Otogarı. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Samsun to Rize from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Samsun to Rize on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Samsun	7h 36m	7:35am	Rize	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Samsun Otogarı	5h 45m	5:00am	Rize Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	8:31pm	Samsun Otogarı	6h 45m	3:16am	Rize Otogarı	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Samsun Otogarı	6h 30m	9:30pm	Rize Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:29pm	Samsun Otogarı	6h 46m	6:15am	Rize Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Samsun to Rize on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:31pm	Samsun Otogarı	6h 45m	3:16am	Rize Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Samsun Otogarı	5h	7:00am	Rize Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	11:15pm	Samsun Otogarı	5h 45m	5:00am	Rize Otogarı	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Samsun Otogarı	8h 5m	1:00pm	Rize Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:29pm	Samsun Otogarı	6h 46m	6:15am	Rize Otogarı	No tags

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Get from Samsun to Rize

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6h 45mAverage Duration

220 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Lüks Artvin Seyahat

4.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

TR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Samsun and Rize?

Stops in Samsun

A - Samsun Otogarı

B - Samsun

Stops in Rize

A - Rize Otogarı

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Samsun to Rize by bus

What is the travel distance from Samsun to Rize?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Samsun to Rize?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$16

11/16

No data

Today

$15

11/18

$17

11/19

No data

11/20

$14

11/21

No data

11/22

No data

The cheapest trip from Samsun to Rize was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Samsun to Rize, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $18 for a bus ticket from Samsun to Rize based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Metro Turizm will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.