Cities Near Trabzon
Cities near Trabzon, Turkey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Rize, Ardeşen, Giresun. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Trabzon, Turkey is Rize, about 41 mi (67 km) away — roughly 1 hr 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rize | 41 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ardeşen | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Giresun | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Erzincan | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ordu | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Batumi | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Erzurum | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fatsa | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ünye | 128 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Zugdidi | 152 mi / 244 km | 3 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Trabzon
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rize, Ardeşen, Giresun, Erzincan, Ordu. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Trabzon
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Batumi, Erzurum, Fatsa, Ünye, Zugdidi. 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 Trabzon include Rize, Ardeşen, Giresun, Erzincan, Ordu. The closest is Rize, about 41 miles (67 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.