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How to get fromErzurum to Sumela Monasteryby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Erzurum to Sumela Monastery by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Erzurum to Gümüşhanebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    3h 57m
    ₺4,210–5,071

  2. Drive  221.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Erzurum to Sumela Monasterycar car 221.5 km
    3h 46m
    ₺1,610–2,325

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Erzurum to Aşkaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Aşkale bus station to Gümüşhane bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    ₺4,264–5,414

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  • Distance: 283.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Erzurum to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Gümüşhane then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Erzurum to Sumela Monastery in around 3h 46m.

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