Day trip from Kostroma to Nizhniy Novgorod
Nizhniy Novgorod lies 245 km (152 mi) south-east of Kostroma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 245 km (152 mi) apart, Nizhniy Novgorod is a realistic day trip from Kostroma: about 3 h 59 min each way by road.
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| Kostroma | Nizhniy Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 277,280 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
What to see in Nizhniy Novgorod
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of History and Architecture | 53,000 | — |
The busiest is Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of History and Architecture at 53,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
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Staying in Nizhniy Novgorod
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Common questions
How far is Nizhniy Novgorod from Kostroma?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kostroma; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kostroma to Nizhniy Novgorod by road?
About 3 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kostroma and Nizhniy Novgorod?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.