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Kostroma, Russia

Kostroma is a historic city and the administrative center of Kostroma Oblast, Russia. A part of the Golden Ring of Russian cities, it is located at the confluence of the rivers Volga and Kostroma.

Type CityPopulation 267,481

Why go

  • City in Kostroma Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW).

History

Kostroma is a historic city and the administrative center of Kostroma Oblast, Russia. A part of the Golden Ring of Russian cities, it is located at the confluence of the rivers Volga and Kostroma. In the 2021 census, the population is 267,481.

Restaurants & places to go

Додо Пицца
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, air conditioning · dodopizza.ru
Indoor
Coffee Like
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Октябрьская площадь, Кострома · coffee-like.com
Indoor
Бургер Кинг
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · burgerkingrus.ru
Indoor
Вкусно — и точка
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · vkusnoitochka.ru
Indoor
One Price Coffee
Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · onepricecoffee.com
Indoor
Traveler's Coffee
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 · travelers-coffee.com
Indoor
Villa Delice
Russian, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 · 43 Советская улица, Кострома, 156000 · villa-rest.ru
Indoor
Автосуши Автопицца
Pizza, Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · ks.avtosushi.ru
Indoor

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Airports

Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW) 6.4 km to the centre
Kostroma, KOS, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ivanovo South Airport (IWA) 92 km to the centre
Ivanovo, IVA, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Nekrasovo Airfield 5.6 km to the centre
Nekrasovo, KOS, RU
Outdoor
Ivanovo Yasyunikha Airfield 90 km to the centre
Ivanovo, IVA, RU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Пристань №2
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pier №2
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pier №3
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pier №4
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Слободка
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Wakeparkмаёвка
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Кострома - Борщино
Ferry route · ОАО "Костромской речной порт"
Outdoor
Кострома - Сады
Ferry route · ОАО "Костромской речной порт"
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kostroma, Russia
Kostroma, Russia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Пристань №2, 0.6 km); routes include Кострома - Борщино, Кострома - Сады.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kostroma, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.