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How to get fromSamsun to Sumela Monasteryby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Samsun to Sumela Monastery by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Akçaabatbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Akçaabat to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    ₺4,009–4,978

  2. Drive  369.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Samsun to Sumela Monasterycar car 369.4 km
    5h 19m
    ₺2,140–3,091

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus bus
    2. Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane plane SZF - TZX
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    ₺5,817–21,452

  4. Bus, taxi via Trabzon

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5531 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    ₺2,417–4,020

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Samsun to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Akçaabat then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Samsun to Sumela Monastery in around 5h 19m.

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