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How to get to Uzungöl from Trabzon
Uzungöl is about 99 km from Trabzon city centre — roughly two hours by road. Here are all the ways to get there, with times and costs.
The route in short
Trabzon centre to Uzungöl is about 99 km. Follow the coastal road east to Of, then turn inland up the Solaklı valley through Çaykara. Allow 2 hours; add 30 minutes in summer traffic or fog.
Private transfer or tour
The easiest option. A private car with driver picks you up at your hotel or at Trabzon Airport and waits at the lake. Day tours usually add Çaykara, Şekersu plateau and tea stops.
Dolmuş (minibus)
Minibuses leave from the Trabzon otogar area for Of, where you change to a Çaykara/Uzungöl minibus. Cheapest option, but departures thin out in the afternoon — do not rely on a late return.
Self-drive
The road is paved and good, with tight bends after Of. Fuel up before leaving the coast. Parking around the lake is easy outside peak weekends.
Best departure time
Leave Trabzon by 08:00 to see the lake before the tour buses, or stay overnight and have the morning mist to yourself.
Frequently asked
- How far is Uzungöl from Trabzon?
- About 99 km from the city centre, roughly 2 hours by car.
- Is there public transport to Uzungöl?
- Yes — minibuses via Of and Çaykara, but services are limited in the afternoon and evening.
- Can I visit Uzungöl and Sumela in one day?
- It is possible with an early start and a private driver, but they sit on opposite sides of Trabzon — two separate days is far more relaxed.