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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Sumela Monastery is to bus and taxi which costs 370 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Sumela Monastery is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 53m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

How far is it from Kars to Sumela Monastery?

The distance between Kars and Sumela Monastery is 528 km. The road distance is 420.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kars to Sumela Monastery without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 34m and costs 370 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Kars to Sumela Monastery, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kars to Sumela Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Sumela Monastery is 420 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Kars to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 229+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Kars to Sumela Monastery - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car

There are 4 ways to get from Kars to Sumela Monastery by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Kars to Trabzonbus
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
9h 34m
₺375–1,010
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Kars to Aşkaletrain
2. Take the bus from Aşkale to Gümüşhanebus
3. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monasterytaxi
9h 45m
₺962–1,582
Drive 420.4 km
1. Drive from Kars to Sumela Monasterycar 420.4 km
6h 26m
₺2,118–3,059
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane KSY - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi
5h 53m
₺4,377–17,579

Kars Airport (KSY) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

30Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

₺3,903Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kars to Sumela Monastery.

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Distance: 528.1 km
Duration: 9h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Kars to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Trabzon then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the train to Aşkale, walk to Aşkale, take the bus to Gümüşhane, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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