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

The cheapest way to get from Sumela Monastery to Kars is to taxi and bus via Rize which costs 410 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumela Monastery to Kars is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

How far is it from Sumela Monastery to Kars?

The distance between Sumela Monastery and Kars is 497 km. The road distance is 421.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sumela Monastery to Kars without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Sumela Monastery to Kars, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sumela Monastery to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumela Monastery to Kars is 421 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Sumela Monastery to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 20+ hotels available in Kars.

Sumela Monastery to Kars - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Sumela Monastery to Kars by taxi, bus, 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.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Sumela Monastery to Gümüşhane
2. Take the bus from Gümüşhane to Kars
6h 35m
Taxi, bus via Rize
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Sumela Monastery to Trabzon
2. Take the bus from Trabzon to Rize
3. Take the bus from Rize to Kars
10h 55m
₺412–1,535
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Sumela Monastery to Gümüşhane
2. Take the bus from Gümüşhane bus station to Aşkale bus station
3. Take the train from Aşkale to Kars
9h 35m
₺1,001–1,579
Drive 421.5 km
1. Drive from Sumela Monastery to Kars421.5 km
6h 24m
₺2,118–3,059
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Sumela Monastery to Trabzon-Airport-TZX
2. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Kars Airport (KSY)TZX - KSY
6h 5m
₺4,085–17,582

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

34Weekly Planes

6h 58mAverage Duration

₺3,644Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sumela Monastery to Kars.

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Distance: 497 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

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

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