The 14 Best Day Trips from Solntsevo

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

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Solntsevo

  1. 1

    Moscow, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-east of Solntsevo

    Known for Грот «Руины».

  2. 2

    Kaluga, Russia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Solntsevo
  3. 3

    Mar’ino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km east of Solntsevo
  4. 4

    Khimki, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north of Solntsevo
  5. 5

    Vykhino-Zhulebino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km east of Solntsevo
  6. 6

    Zelenograd, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north of Solntsevo
  7. 7

    Podolsk, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Solntsevo
  8. 8

    Lyublino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km east of Solntsevo
  9. 9

    Mytishchi, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-east of Solntsevo
  10. 10

    Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north of Solntsevo
  11. 11

    Gol’yanovo, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north-east of Solntsevo
  12. 12

    Lyubertsy, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km east of Solntsevo
  13. 13

    Strogino, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Solntsevo
  14. 14

    Balashikha, Russia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-east of Solntsevo

A sample day: Solntsevo to Moscow

  1. 08:30Leave Solntsevo
  2. 09:00Arrive in Moscow (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Грот «Руины»
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Moscow
  6. 15:00Head back to Solntsevo
  7. 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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