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Cities Near Moscow

Cities near Moscow, Russia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Fryazino, Domodedovo, Zhukovskiy. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Moscow, Russia is Fryazino, about 22 mi (35 km) away — roughly 43 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Fryazino22 mi / 35 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Domodedovo22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Zhukovskiy22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Zelenograd23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Elektrostal’32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Dmitrov41 mi / 66 km1 hr 14 minDrive/railDay trip
Chekhov42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Naro-Fominsk43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Sergiyev Posad43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Voskresensk50 mi / 81 km1 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Moscow

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Fryazino, Domodedovo, Zhukovskiy, Zelenograd, Elektrostal’. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Moscow include Fryazino, Domodedovo, Zhukovskiy, Zelenograd, Elektrostal’. The closest is Fryazino, about 22 miles (35 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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