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

The cheapest way to get from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe is to taxi and bus and Minibus via Trabzon which costs $26 - $32 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe?

The distance between Sumela Monastery and Akhaltsikhe is 421 km. The road distance is 393.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe without a car is to taxi and bus and Minibus which takes 7h 56m and costs $60 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe.

Where can I stay near Akhaltsikhe?

There are 100+ hotels available in Akhaltsikhe.

Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and Minibus

There are 3 ways to get from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe by 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.

Taxi, bus, Minibus
best
1. Take the taxi from Sumela Monastery to Arakli
2. Take the bus from Arakli to Batumi Central
3. Take the bus from Batumi to Akhaltsikhe
7h 56m
$63–74
Taxi, bus, Minibus via Trabzon
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Sumela Monastery to Trabzon
2. Take the bus from Trabzon to Sarpi
3. Take the bus from Batumi to Akhaltsikhe
8h 18m
$27–31
Drive 393.9 km
1. Drive from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe393.9 km
6h 34m
$49–70

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 421.1 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Sumela Monastery, Turkey and Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe–Javakheti, Georgia?

There is no direct connection from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe. However, you can take the taxi to Arakli, take the bus to Batumi Central, take the line 10 bus to Church, walk to Batumi, then take the bus to Akhaltsikhe. Alternatively, you can drive from Sumela Monastery to Akhaltsikhe in around 6h 34m.

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