What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery is to bus and taxi via Trabzon which costs 900 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 14h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery?

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

How far is it from Ankara to Sumela Monastery?

The distance between Ankara and Sumela Monastery is 658 km. The road distance is 772.2 km.

How do I travel from Ankara to Sumela Monastery without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 12h 10m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ankara to Sumela Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Sumela Monastery is 772 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Ankara to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 189+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Ankara to Sumela Monastery - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)ESB - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monastery
3h 50m
₺2,050–5,420
Bus, taxi via Trabzon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Trabzon
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monastery
14h 46m
₺929–1,364
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Ankara to Sivas
2. Take the bus from Sivas bus station to Gümüşhane bus station
3. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monastery
12h 10m
₺1,566–2,214
Drive 772.2 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Sumela Monastery772.2 km
10h 47m
₺3,835–5,539
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Akçaabat
2. Take the taxi from Akçaabat to Sumela Monastery
12h 25m
₺1,759–1,839

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

22Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

₺1,695Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ankara to Sumela Monastery.

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Distance: 657.7 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Sumela Monastery, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Ankara to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the line 442 bus to Ankara Airport, walk to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) airport, fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX), then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sivas, walk to Sivas bus station, take the bus to Gümüşhane bus station, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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