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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery is to bus and taxi which costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 42m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery?

The distance between Istanbul and Sumela Monastery is 1015 km. The road distance is 1095.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery without a car is to bus and taxi via Istanbul Samandira Tesis which takes 14h 47m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery, including transfers.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sumela Monastery is 1095 km. It takes approximately 14h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 228+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Istanbul to Sumela Monastery - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery by bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane IST - TZX
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi
4h 42m
₺11,238–11,950
Bus, taxi #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Arsinbus
2. Take the taxi from Arsin to Sumela Monasterytaxi
19h 15m
₺1,319–1,780
Bus, taxi via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Trabzonbus
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
14h 47m
₺1,676–2,306
Drive 1,095.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monasterycar 1,095.3 km
14h 5m
₺5,516–7,967
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane SAW - TZX
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi
4h 34m
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus FlixBus KK5519B / ...
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
18h 24m
₺1,641–2,193

Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

₺10,921Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery.

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Distance: 1,014.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

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

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