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The 13 Best Day Trips from Debre Birhan

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Debre Birhan, Ethiopia, led by Addis Ababa, Nazrēt, Sebeta. The closest is Kobo, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Debre Birhan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Addis Ababa113 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Nazrēt129 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Sebeta132 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Mojo130 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Fichē89 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Kobo52 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Genet132 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kemisē121 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Gebre Guracha125 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Āwash103 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Gelemso144 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Welench’ītī113 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Dayē141 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Debre Birhan

  1. 1

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-west of Debre Birhan3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Tiglachin Monument.

    Also nearby: Bishoftu, Burayu.

  2. 2

    Nazrēt, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south of Debre Birhan4 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Sebeta, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Debre Birhan4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Mojo, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south of Debre Birhan4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Fichē, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km west of Debre Birhan2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Kobo, Ethiopia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-east of Debre Birhan2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Genet, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Debre Birhan4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Kemisē, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north of Debre Birhan3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Gebre Guracha, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Debre Birhan3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Āwash, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-east of Debre Birhan3 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Gelemso, Ethiopia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-east of Debre Birhan4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Welench’ītī, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south of Debre Birhan3 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Dayē, Ethiopia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Debre Birhan4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Debre Birhan to Addis Ababa

A realistic pace for Addis Ababa, 113 km from Debre Birhan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Debre Birhan
  2. 09:15Arrive in Addis Ababa (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Tiglachin Monument
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Addis Ababa
  6. 15:15Head back to Debre Birhan
  7. 17:00Home in Debre Birhan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Debre Birhan?
The best day trips from Debre Birhan are Addis Ababa, Nazrēt, Sebeta, Mojo, Fichē. The closest is Kobo, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Debre Birhan?
Kobo is the closest, 52 km north-east of Debre Birhan, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Debre Birhan?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Debre Birhan: Kobo (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Debre Birhan for a day out?
Addis Ababa is the largest city in day-trip range, 113 km south-west of Debre Birhan and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Debre Birhan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gelemso at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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