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How to get fromBatumi to Sumela Monasteryby bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Batumi to Sumela Monastery by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Çayeli

    best
    1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Çayelibus
    2. Take the bus from Çayeli to Trabzonbus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    4h 33m
    ₺768–1,368

  2. Bus, taxi #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarp to Trabzonbus
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    7h 27m
    ₺496–756

  3. Drive 244.7 km

    1. Drive from Batumi to Sumela Monasterycar244.7 km
    3h 38m
    ₺1,272–1,837

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Arhavi Artvinbus
    2. Take the bus from Arhavi to Araklibus
    3. Take the taxi from Arakli to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    4h 43m
    ₺2,633–3,215

  5. Bus, taxi via Rize

    1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Derepazaribus
    2. Take the bus from Derepazari to Yomrabus
    3. Take the taxi from Yomra to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    5h 2m
    ₺1,207–1,450

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Batumi, Georgia and Sumela Monastery, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Batumi to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Çayeli, take the bus to Trabzon, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Batumi to Sumela Monastery in around 3h 38m.

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