The 14 Best Day Trips from Balashikha
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Balashikha, Russia, led by Moscow, Mar’ino, Khimki. The closest is Lyublino, about 25 min by car, and 13 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Balashikha at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 21 km W | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Mar’ino | 22 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Khimki | 34 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Zelenograd | 52 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Yasenevo | 34 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Podolsk | 48 km SW | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Lyublino | 18 km SW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Mytishchi | 19 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Bibirevo | 24 km NW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Strogino | 34 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Kolomna | 96 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Kuntsevo | 35 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Elektrostal’ | 32 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Orekhovo-Borisovo | 25 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Balashikha
- 1
Moscow, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km west of Balashikha1 hr round tripKnown for Грот «Руины».
Also nearby: Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki.
- 2
Mar’ino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south-west of Balashikha1 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Khimki, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km west of Balashikha1 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Zelenograd, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Balashikha2 hr round trip - 5
Yasenevo, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km south-west of Balashikha1 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Podolsk, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km south-west of Balashikha1 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Lyublino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km south-west of Balashikha50 min round trip - 8
Mytishchi, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km north-west of Balashikha1 hr round trip - 9
Bibirevo, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km north-west of Balashikha1 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Strogino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km west of Balashikha1 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Kolomna, Russia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-east of Balashikha3 hr round trip - 12
Kuntsevo, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km west of Balashikha1 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Elektrostal’, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km east of Balashikha1 hr 10 min round trip - 14
Orekhovo-Borisovo, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km south-west of Balashikha1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Balashikha to Moscow
A realistic pace for Moscow, 21 km from Balashikha. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Balashikha
- 09:00Arrive in Moscow (30 min drive)
- 09:15Грот «Руины»
- 11:15Lunch
- 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Moscow
- 15:00Head back to Balashikha
- 15:30Home in Balashikha
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Balashikha?
- The best day trips from Balashikha are Moscow, Mar’ino, Khimki, Zelenograd, Yasenevo. The closest is Lyublino, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Balashikha?
- Lyublino is the closest, 18 km south-west of Balashikha, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Balashikha?
- 13 places are within about an hour's drive of Balashikha: Lyublino (25 min), Mytishchi (30 min), Moscow (30 min), Mar’ino (35 min), Bibirevo (35 min), Orekhovo-Borisovo (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Balashikha for a day out?
- Moscow is the largest city in day-trip range, 21 km west of Balashikha and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Balashikha?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kolomna at 96 km, around 1 hr 30 min by car.
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