Cities Near Bafra
Cities near Bafra, Turkey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Samsun, Çarşamba, Merzifon. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bafra, Turkey is Samsun, about 30 mi (48 km) away — roughly 58 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsun | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Çarşamba | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Merzifon | 53 mi / 86 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Amasya | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Erbaa | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ünye | 77 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Turhal | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Çorum | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zile | 87 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fatsa | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Bafra
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Samsun, Çarşamba, Merzifon, Amasya, Erbaa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bafra include Samsun, Çarşamba, Merzifon, Amasya, Erbaa. The closest is Samsun, about 30 miles (48 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.