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 1.600 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 18h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 24m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery?

The distance between Istanbul and Sumela Monastery is 963 km. The road distance is 1095.2 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 train and bus and taxi which takes 17h 12m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 4m to drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 262+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Istanbul to Sumela Monastery - 6 ways to travel via train, Metro, and plane

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

Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly, taxi
best
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 35m
₺1,988–7,475
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus FlixBus KK5527 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
18h 24m
₺1,647–2,201
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Istanbul to Sivastrain
2. Take the bus from Sivas bus station to Gümüşhane bus stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monasterytaxi
17h 12m
₺2,347–3,265
Drive 1,095.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monasterycar 1,095.2 km
14h 4m
₺5,876–8,488
Fly from Istanbul, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane IST - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi
4h 24m
₺11,384–16,454
Bus, taxi via Yomra
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Yomrabus
2. Take the taxi from Yomra to Sumela Monasterytaxi
19h 10m
₺2,360–3,694

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

97Weekly Planes

1h 58mAverage Duration

₺1,686Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 963.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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 train to Ayrilikcesme, 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 Söğütlüçeşme, walk to Istanbul, take the train to Sivas, walk to Sivas bus station, take the bus to Gümüşhane bus station, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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