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

The cheapest way to get from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery is to bus and taxi via Kayseri which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 33m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

How far is it from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery?

The distance between Cappadocia and Sumela Monastery is 594 km. The road distance is 622.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery without a car is to bus and taxi via Kayseri which takes 12h 18m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery is 623 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 238+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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 from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)NAV - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monastery
5h 33m
₺4,936–15,531
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avanos to Trabzon
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monastery
16h 10m
₺1,136–2,580
Bus, taxi via Kayseri
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Kayseri bus station
2. Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Gümüşhane bus station
3. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monastery
12h 18m
₺1,557–2,324
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Boğazköprü
2. Take the train from Boğazköprü to Erbaş
3. Take the taxi from Erbaş to Sumela Monastery
17h 36m
₺3,284–4,253
Drive 622.8 km
1. Drive from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery622.8 km
8h 53m
₺3,092–4,467
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery622.8 km
8h 53m
₺4,100–4,900
Bus to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Kayseri bus station
2. Fly from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)ASR - TZX
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monastery
7h 1m
₺5,177–15,234
Bus to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Göreme bus station to Ankara bus station
2. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)ESB - TZX
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monastery
8h 22m
₺2,434–6,223

Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

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5h 28mAverage Duration

₺4,539Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.3 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Cappadocia to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the taxi to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) airport, fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX), then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kayseri bus station, take the bus to Gümüşhane bus station, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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