Cities Near Rize
Cities near Rize, Turkey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ardeşen, Trabzon, Batumi. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Rize, Turkey is Ardeşen, about 27 mi (43 km) away — roughly 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardeşen | 27 mi / 43 km | 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Trabzon | 41 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Batumi | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Erzurum | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Erzincan | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Giresun | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zugdidi | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kars | 137 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ordu | 137 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Sokhumi | 139 mi / 224 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Rize
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ardeşen, Trabzon, Batumi, Erzurum. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Rize
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Erzincan, Giresun, Zugdidi, Kars, Ordu. 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 Rize include Ardeşen, Trabzon, Batumi, Erzurum, Erzincan. The closest is Ardeşen, about 27 miles (43 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.