The 13 Best Day Trips from Korolev
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 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.
Day trips from Korolev at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 22 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Mar’ino | 30 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Khimki | 25 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Vykhino-Zhulebino | 24 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Zelenograd | 41 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Yasenevo | 39 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Podolsk | 57 km S | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Lyublino | 27 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Lyubertsy | 27 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Strogino | 28 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Balashikha | 15 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Zhulebino | 24 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Kolomna | 112 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Korolev
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Moscow, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south-west of Korolev1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Грот «Руины».
Also nearby: Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki, Kuntsevo.
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Mar’ino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km south of Korolev1 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Khimki, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km west of Korolev1 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Vykhino-Zhulebino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south of Korolev1 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Zelenograd, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km west of Korolev1 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Yasenevo, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south-west of Korolev1 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Podolsk, Russia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south of Korolev2 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Lyublino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south of Korolev1 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Lyubertsy, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south of Korolev1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Strogino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km west of Korolev1 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Balashikha, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km south-east of Korolev50 min round trip - 12
Zhulebino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south of Korolev1 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Kolomna, Russia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Korolev3 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Korolev to Moscow
A realistic pace for Moscow, 22 km from Korolev. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Korolev
- 09:05Arrive in Moscow (35 min drive)
- 09:20Грот «Руины»
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Moscow
- 15:05Head back to Korolev
- 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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