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

The cheapest way to get from Van to Sumela Monastery is to bus and taxi via Erzurum which costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Van to Sumela Monastery is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 33.000 ₺.

How far is it from Van to Sumela Monastery?

The distance between Van and Sumela Monastery is 465 km. The road distance is 579.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Van to Sumela Monastery without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 42m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Van to Sumela Monastery, including transfers.

Can I drive from Van to Sumela Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Van to Sumela Monastery is 580 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Van to Sumela Monastery.

Where can I stay near Sumela Monastery?

There are 189+ hotels available in Sumela Monastery.

Van to Sumela Monastery - 4 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Van to Sumela Monastery by plane, 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.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)VAN - TZX
2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monastery
5h 28m
₺7,974–32,575
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Gümüşhane bus stationFlixBus KK0118
2. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monastery
10h 42m
₺1,331–1,782
Drive 579.8 km
1. Drive from Van to Sumela Monastery579.8 km
8h 37m
₺2,880–4,159
Bus, taxi via Erzurum
1. Take the bus from Van to Erzurum
2. Take the bus from Erzurum to Gümüşhane
3. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monastery
10h 46m
₺1,335–1,669

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

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6h 23mAverage Duration

₺7,022Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Van to Sumela Monastery.

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Distance: 464.6 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Van to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the taxi to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) airport, fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX), then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gümüşhane bus station then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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