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How to get fromTbilisi to Sumela Monasteryby bus, taxi, train, car or plane

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

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  1. 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

  2. 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 42m
    ₺970–1,309

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumitrain804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Trabzonbus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    10h 31m
    ₺1,346–2,142

  4. Drive 594.8 km

    1. Drive from Tbilisi to Sumela Monasterycar594.8 km
    8h 2m
    ₺3,097–4,473

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)planeTBS - TZX
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi
    8h 2m
    ₺3,624–9,394

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,331Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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