THE SHORT VERSION
Rize to Batumi at a glance.
- From
- Rize Rize Merkez
- To
- Batumi ბათუმი
- Road distance
- About 130 km
- Straight line
- 116 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Batumi to Rize →
- Border
- Turkey → Georgia. Passport and visa rules apply
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Rize
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Batumi
Ask the seller where the service ends in Batumi. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Batumi, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Batumi
More buses from Rize
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Rize from Batumi by road?+
About 130 km by road (116 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Rize to Batumi take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Rize?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Batumi to Rize?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Batumi to Rize guide.
Where does the bus from Rize arrive in Batumi?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Rize to Batumi?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Rize to Batumi bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Batumi by bus?+
Direct buses from Batumi include Kobuleti, Hopa, Kutaisi, Trabzon, Tbilisi and more. See all connections on our Batumi bus page.
Do I need a visa to take the bus from Rize to Batumi?+
This journey crosses from Turkey into Georgia. Check the current entry and visa rules for your nationality before you travel, and keep your passport with you on the bus.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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