The 15 Best Day Trips from Mariupol

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Mariupol, Ukraine, led by Donetsk, Taganrog, Horlivka. The closest is Berdyansk, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Mariupol

  1. 1

    Donetsk, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Mariupol

    Known for Дом Нестерова.

  2. 2

    Taganrog, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km east of Mariupol
  3. 3

    Horlivka, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north of Mariupol
  4. 4

    Rutchenkivskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Mariupol
  5. 5

    Kyivskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Mariupol
  6. 6

    Smolyanskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north of Mariupol
  7. 7

    Hirnytskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north of Mariupol
  8. 8

    Berdyansk, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Mariupol
  9. 9

    Kalynivskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Mariupol
  10. 10

    Chumakivskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Mariupol
  11. 11

    Kindrativskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north of Mariupol
  12. 12

    Oleksandrivskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Mariupol
  13. 13

    Tsentralno-Miskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north of Mariupol
  14. 14

    Yuzivskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Mariupol
  15. 15

    Bohodukhivskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Mariupol

A sample day: Mariupol to Donetsk

  1. 07:30Leave Mariupol
  2. 09:10Arrive in Donetsk (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Дом Нестерова
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Donetsk
  6. 15:10Head back to Mariupol
  7. 16:50Home in Mariupol

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mariupol?
The best day trips from Mariupol are Donetsk, Taganrog, Horlivka, Rutchenkivskyi, Kyivskyi. The closest is Berdyansk, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mariupol?
Berdyansk is the closest, 69 km south-west of Mariupol, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Mariupol for a day out?
Donetsk is the largest city in day-trip range, 105 km north of Mariupol and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Mariupol?
For a weekend away from Mariupol, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Kindrativskyi (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Horlivka (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Tsentralno-Miskyi (112 km, 1 hr 45 min), Hirnytskyi (108 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mariupol?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kindrativskyi at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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