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

The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery is to bus and taxi which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 32m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

How far is it from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery?

The distance between Tbilisi and Sumela Monastery is 635 km. The road distance is 594.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 3m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery is 594 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 229+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Tbilisi 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 Ortachala Bus Station to Trabzonbus
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
9h 3m
₺1,037–1,233
Minibus, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Batumi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sarp to Trabzonbus
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
14h 12m
₺976–1,416
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumitrain 804 / ...
2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Trabzonbus
3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
10h 31m
₺1,353–2,157
Drive 594.3 km
1. Drive from Tbilisi to Sumela Monasterycar 594.3 km
8h
₺3,132–4,524
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane TBS - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi
7h 32m
₺3,582–9,770

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

47Weekly Planes

6h 41mAverage Duration

₺3,282Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery.

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Distance: 635.2 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Sumela Monastery, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Tbilisi 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 Batumi, walk to Batumi Central, take the bus to Trabzon, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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