What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery is to bus and taxi which costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 20h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 52m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Sumela Monastery is 998 km. The road distance is 1095.3 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery without a car is to bus and taxi via Istanbul Samandira Tesis which takes 15h 41m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery, including transfers.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery is 1095 km. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 20+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) 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 Istanbul, taxi
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)IST - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sumela Monastery
2h 52m
₺11,212–16,447
Bus, taxi #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Arsin
2. Take the taxi from Arsin to Sumela Monastery
20h 13m
₺1,319–1,730
Bus, taxi via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Trabzon
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monastery
15h 41m
₺1,676–2,306
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to SivasYht
2. Take the train from Sivas to Erbaş
3. Take the taxi from Erbaş to Sumela Monastery
21h 55m
₺2,865–4,223
Drive 1,095.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery1,095.3 km
14h 3m
₺5,439–7,857
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)SAW - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sumela Monastery
3h 57m
₺1,793–5,401
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationFlixBus KK5519B / ...
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monastery
19h 37m
₺1,641–2,193

Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

₺10,679Cheapest Price

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Distance: 997.8 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Sumela Monastery, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the taxi to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX), then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the train to Esenler Otogar, walk to Istanbul Otogari, take the bus to Samandira Tesis, walk to Istanbul Samandira Tesis, take the bus to Trabzon, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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