Cities Near Arzamas
Cities near Arzamas, Russia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sarov, Pavlovo, Kstovo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Arzamas, Russia is Sarov, about 38 mi (61 km) away — roughly 1 hr 8 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarov | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pavlovo | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kstovo | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dzerzhinsk | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nizhniy Novgorod | 65 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vyksa | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Murom | 71 mi / 115 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Novaya Balakhna | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Saransk | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kovrov | 118 mi / 190 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Arzamas
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sarov, Pavlovo, Kstovo, Dzerzhinsk, Nizhniy Novgorod. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Arzamas
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Kovrov. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Arzamas include Sarov, Pavlovo, Kstovo, Dzerzhinsk, Nizhniy Novgorod. The closest is Sarov, about 38 miles (61 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.