The 13 Best Day Trips from Korolev

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Korolev, Russia, led by Moscow, Mar’ino, Khimki. The closest is Balashikha, about 25 min by car, and 11 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Korolev

  1. 1

    Moscow, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south-west of Korolev

    Known for Грот «Руины».

  2. 2

    Mar’ino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south of Korolev
  3. 3

    Khimki, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Korolev
  4. 4

    Vykhino-Zhulebino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south of Korolev
  5. 5

    Zelenograd, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km west of Korolev
  6. 6

    Yasenevo, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south-west of Korolev
  7. 7

    Podolsk, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south of Korolev
  8. 8

    Lyublino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of Korolev
  9. 9

    Lyubertsy, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of Korolev
  10. 10

    Strogino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km west of Korolev
  11. 11

    Balashikha, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south-east of Korolev
  12. 12

    Zhulebino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south of Korolev
  13. 13

    Kolomna, Russia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Korolev

A sample day: Korolev to Moscow

  1. 08:30Leave Korolev
  2. 09:05Arrive in Moscow (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Грот «Руины»
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Moscow
  6. 15:05Head back to Korolev
  7. 15:40Home in Korolev

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Korolev?
The best day trips from Korolev are Moscow, Mar’ino, Khimki, Vykhino-Zhulebino, Zelenograd. The closest is Balashikha, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Korolev?
Balashikha is the closest, 15 km south-east of Korolev, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Korolev?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Korolev: Balashikha (25 min), Moscow (35 min), Vykhino-Zhulebino (35 min), Zhulebino (35 min), Khimki (40 min), Lyublino (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Korolev for a day out?
Moscow is the largest city in day-trip range, 22 km south-west of Korolev and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Korolev?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kolomna at 112 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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