Cities Near Yaroslavl
Cities near Yaroslavl, Russia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kostroma, Rybinsk, Ivanovo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Yaroslavl, Russia is Kostroma, about 40 mi (64 km) away — roughly 1 hr 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostroma | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rybinsk | 48 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ivanovo | 60 mi / 96 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shuya | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kineshma | 85 mi / 136 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Aleksandrov | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kovrov | 103 mi / 166 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vladimir | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kimry | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vologda | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Yaroslavl
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kostroma, Rybinsk, Ivanovo, Shuya, Kineshma. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Yaroslavl
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Kovrov, Vladimir, Kimry, Vologda. 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 Yaroslavl include Kostroma, Rybinsk, Ivanovo, Shuya, Kineshma. The closest is Kostroma, about 40 miles (64 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.