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

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There are 7 ways to get from Thessaloníki to Sumela Monastery by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane plane SKG - TZX
    2. Take the taxi from Trabzon-Airport-TZX to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    ₺9,411–18,481

  2. Bus, taxi via Yomra

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Yomrabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Yomra to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    31h 55m
    ₺4,147–6,209

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain train Hst
    3. Take the bus from Sivas bus station to Gümüşhane bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gümüşhane to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    25h 45m
    ₺5,266–7,715

  4. Bus, train, taxi via Çadırkaya

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Sivastrain train Hst
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Erbastrain train Ic
    4. Take the taxi from Erbas to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    29h 44m
    ₺6,799–9,663

  5. Drive 1,675 km

    1. Drive from Thessaloníki to Sumela Monasterycar car 1,675 km
    20h 31m
    ₺16,830–24,310

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    27h 29m
    ₺4,429–6,503

  7. Bus, taxi via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Trabzon to Sumela Monasterytaxi taxi
    29h 9m
    ₺4,243–7,075

Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₺7,547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,476.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Thessaloníki, Greece and Sumela Monastery, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Thessaloníki to Sumela Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Thessaloniki Airport, walk to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) airport, fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX), then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Esenler Otogari, walk to Esenler Otogar, take the train to Yenikapi, take the train to Pendik, walk to Istanbul(Pendik), take the train to Sivas, walk to Sivas bus station, take the bus to Gümüşhane bus station, then take the taxi to Sumela Monastery.

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