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Cities Near Kabul

Cities near Kabul, AF: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Charikar, Bāzārak, Gardez. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Kabul, AF is Charikar, about 34 mi (54 km) away — roughly 1 hr 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Charikar34 mi / 54 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Bāzārak58 mi / 93 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip
Gardez64 mi / 104 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jalālābād73 mi / 118 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Bāmyān79 mi / 127 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ghazni80 mi / 129 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Khōst93 mi / 149 km2 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Pul-e Khumrī101 mi / 163 km2 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Bāzār-e Yakāwlang126 mi / 202 km2 hr 55 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Shabqadar138 mi / 221 km3 hr 12 minDrive/railWeekend getaway

Day trips from Kabul

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Charikar, Bāzārak, Gardez, Jalālābād, Bāmyān. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Kabul

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Pul-e Khumrī, Bāzār-e Yakāwlang, Shabqadar. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

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 Kabul include Charikar, Bāzārak, Gardez, Jalālābād, Bāmyān. The closest is Charikar, about 34 miles (54 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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