The 14 Best Day Trips from Solntsevo
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 Solntsevo, Russia, led by Moscow, Kaluga, Mar’ino. The closest is Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki, 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 Solntsevo at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 20 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Kaluga | 142 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Mar’ino | 21 km E | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Khimki | 29 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Vykhino-Zhulebino | 28 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Zelenograd | 40 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Podolsk | 26 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Lyublino | 24 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Mytishchi | 37 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki | 17 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Gol’yanovo | 34 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Lyubertsy | 32 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Strogino | 20 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Balashikha | 40 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Solntsevo
- 1
Moscow, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-east of Solntsevo1 hr round tripKnown for Грот «Руины».
Also nearby: Bibirevo.
- 2
Kaluga, Russia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Solntsevo4 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Mar’ino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km east of Solntsevo1 hr round trip - 4
Khimki, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north of Solntsevo1 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Vykhino-Zhulebino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km east of Solntsevo1 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Zelenograd, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km north of Solntsevo1 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Podolsk, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km south-east of Solntsevo1 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Lyublino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km east of Solntsevo1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Mytishchi, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north-east of Solntsevo1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north of Solntsevo50 min round trip - 11
Gol’yanovo, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km north-east of Solntsevo1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Lyubertsy, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km east of Solntsevo1 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Strogino, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north of Solntsevo1 hr round trip - 14
Balashikha, Russia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km north-east of Solntsevo1 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Solntsevo to Moscow
A realistic pace for Moscow, 20 km from Solntsevo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Solntsevo
- 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 Solntsevo
- 15:30Home in Solntsevo
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Solntsevo?
- The best day trips from Solntsevo are Moscow, Kaluga, Mar’ino, Khimki, Vykhino-Zhulebino. The closest is Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Solntsevo?
- Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki is the closest, 17 km north of Solntsevo, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Solntsevo?
- 13 places are within about an hour's drive of Solntsevo: Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki (25 min), Moscow (30 min), Strogino (30 min), Mar’ino (30 min), Lyublino (35 min), Podolsk (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Solntsevo for a day out?
- Moscow is the largest city in day-trip range, 20 km north-east of Solntsevo 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 Solntsevo?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kaluga at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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