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How to get fromGeorgia to Sumela Monasteryby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Georgia to Sumela Monastery by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumitrain train 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Trabzonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    10h 22m
    ₺4,601–6,444

  2. Minibus, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Batumi Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarp to Trabzonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    14h 48m
    ₺2,882–3,832

  3. Drive 597.8 km

    1. Drive from Tbilisi to Sumela Monasterycar car 597.8 km
    7h 52m
    ₺3,558–5,139

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  • Distance: 606.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Georgia to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the train to Batumi, walk to Batumi Central, take the bus to Trabzon, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Didube, walk to Tbilisi, Didube Bus Terminal, take the bus to Batumi Bus station, walk to Shavsheti, take the line 16 bus to Sarpi, walk to Sarp, take the bus to Trabzon, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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