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

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tbilisi to Batumitrain train 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Trabzonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    ₺3,527–5,149

  2. Minibus, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Batumi Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarp to Trabzonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    14h 12m
    ₺2,884–3,780

  3. Drive  597.8 km

    1. Drive from Tbilisi to Sumela Monasterycar car 597.8 km
    7h 52m
    ₺3,641–5,259

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane plane TBS - TZX
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    ₺8,970–21,487

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Trabzonbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    9h 38m
    ₺3,550–4,603

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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 train to Batumi, walk to Batumi Central, take the bus to Trabzon, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Tbilisi to Sumela Monastery in around 7h 52m.

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