Day trip from Smolensk to Orsha
Orsha lies 110 km (68 mi) west of Smolensk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 110 km (68 mi) apart, Orsha is a realistic day trip from Smolensk: about 1 h 47 min each way by road.
| Smolensk | Orsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Belarus |
| Population | 330,025 | 101,662 |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
What changes when you arrive in Orsha
Crossing from Russia into Belarus: money changes from the Ruble to the Belarusian ruble (BYN); the dialling code becomes +375; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book tours and tickets in Orsha
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Staying in Orsha
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Common questions
How far is Orsha from Smolensk?
110 km (68 mi) in a straight line, west of Smolensk; by road roughly 134 km (83 mi).
How long does it take to get from Smolensk to Orsha by road?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Smolensk and Orsha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Orsha?
The Belarusian ruble (BYN).
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.