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 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 20h 4m.

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 3h 57m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Sumela Monastery is 941 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 16h and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 4m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 241+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 8 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, taxi
best
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
₺1,698–5,386
Bus, taxi #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Trabzon
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monastery
20h 4m
₺1,230–1,690
Bus, taxi via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Trabzon
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monastery
16h
₺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 4m
₺5,459–7,886
Fly from Istanbul, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)IST - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monastery
4h 27m
₺11,034–11,815
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
Bus, taxi via İstanbul Dudullu
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Trabzon
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monastery
19h 38m
₺2,020–2,386

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

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2h 5mAverage Duration

₺1,398Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul (State) to Sumela Monastery.

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Distance: 941.2 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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 train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW 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 Istanbul Samandira Tesis, take the bus to Trabzon, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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