Day trip from Kostroma to Vologda
Vologda lies 173 km (108 mi) north of Kostroma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 173 km (108 mi) apart, Vologda is a realistic day trip from Kostroma: about 2 h 49 min each way by road.
| Kostroma | Vologda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 277,280 | 312,420 |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
What to see in Vologda
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Lace | 36,000 | — |
| Museum of Diplomatic Corps | 2,000 | — |
| Vologda locomotive depot museum | 500 | — |
| Museum of Vologda railway carriage depot | 100 | — |
The busiest is Museum of Lace at 36,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Vologda
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Staying in Vologda
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Common questions
How far is Vologda from Kostroma?
173 km (108 mi) in a straight line, north of Kostroma; by road roughly 211 km (131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kostroma to Vologda by road?
About 2 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kostroma and Vologda?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
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.