Cities Near Sarov
Cities near Sarov, Russia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Arzamas, Vyksa, Murom. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Sarov, Russia is Arzamas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arzamas | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Vyksa | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Murom | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pavlovo | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dzerzhinsk | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kstovo | 90 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Saransk | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nizhniy Novgorod | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Novaya Balakhna | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gus’-Khrustal’nyy | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Sarov
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Arzamas, Vyksa, Murom, Pavlovo, Dzerzhinsk. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Sarov
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Novaya Balakhna, Gus’-Khrustal’nyy. 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 Sarov include Arzamas, Vyksa, Murom, Pavlovo, Dzerzhinsk. The closest is Arzamas, about 38 miles (61 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Arzamas
- → Best time to visit Vyksa
- → Best time to visit Murom
- → Best time to visit Pavlovo
- → Best time to visit Dzerzhinsk
- → Best time to visit Kstovo
- → Best time to visit Saransk
- → Best time to visit Nizhniy Novgorod
- → Best time to visit Novaya Balakhna
- → Best time to visit Gus’-Khrustal’nyy