Rize to İzmir by bus
İzmir lies 1,180 km (733 mi) west of Rize, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 1,439 km (894 mi) of road.
| Rize | İzmir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 119,828 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book buses from Rize to İzmir
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Staying in İzmir
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 9 are five-star. Across 124 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 68,037 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is İzmir from Rize?
1,180 km (733 mi) in a straight line, west of Rize; by road roughly 1,439 km (894 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rize to İzmir by bus?
About 21 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rize and İzmir?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in İzmir?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.