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 3.400 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 18h 9m.

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 29m and costs 14.000 ₺ - 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 bus and taxi which takes 18h 9m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 13h 59m to drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 212+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Istanbul to Sumela Monastery - 5 ways to travel via Metro, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Sumela Monastery by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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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 29m
₺4,288–9,905
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 9m
₺3,465–5,376
Drive 1,095.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Sumela Monasterycar 1,095.2 km
13h 59m
₺7,958–11,495
Fly from Istanbul Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane IST - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi
4h 29m
₺14,384–16,384
Bus, taxi via Yomra
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Yomrabus
2. Take the taxi from Yomra to Sumela Monasterytaxi
19h 10m
₺4,700–6,554

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

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 963.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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 bus to Trabzon bus station then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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