Day trip from Balakovo to Ulyanovsk
Ulyanovsk lies 259 km (161 mi) north of Balakovo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 259 km (161 mi) apart, Ulyanovsk is a realistic day trip from Balakovo: about 4 h 13 min each way by road.
| Balakovo | Ulyanovsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 199,572 | 626,540 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Europe/Saratov) | UTC+4 (Europe/Ulyanovsk) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ulyanovsk
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Staying in Ulyanovsk
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Ulyanovsk. Of the 18 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12). Guests have left 60 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ulyanovsk from Balakovo?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, north of Balakovo; by road roughly 316 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from Balakovo to Ulyanovsk by road?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Balakovo and Ulyanovsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ulyanovsk?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Ulyanovsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.