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The 8 Best Day Trips from Ba Vì

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 8 good day trips from Ba Vì, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Haiphong, Thanh Hóa. The closest is Việt Trì, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ba Vì at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Hanoi	48 km E	55 min	Half-day trip
Haiphong	137 km E	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Thanh Hóa	148 km S	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Bắc Giang	87 km E	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Nam Định	110 km SE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Thái Nguyên	74 km NE	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Việt Trì	27 km N	40 min	Half-day trip
Bắc Ninh	73 km E	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ba Vì

1
Hanoi, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car48 km east of Ba Vì1 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Tháp Bút.
Also nearby: Đống Đa, Long Bien, Bắc Từ Liêm, Gia Lâm, Hai Bà Trưng, Thanh Xuân, Cầu Giấy.
2
Haiphong, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km east of Ba Vì4 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Chè Cô Hương.
3
Thanh Hóa, Vietnam
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Ba Vì4 hr 40 min round trip
4
Bắc Giang, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Ba Vì2 hr 40 min round trip
5
Nam Định, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Ba Vì3 hr 30 min round trip
6
Thái Nguyên, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-east of Ba Vì2 hr 50 min round trip
7
Việt Trì, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car27 km north of Ba Vì1 hr 20 min round trip
8
Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km east of Ba Vì2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ba Vì to Hanoi

A realistic pace for Hanoi, 48 km from Ba Vì. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Ba Vì
09:25Arrive in Hanoi (55 min drive)
09:40Tháp Bút
11:40Lunch
12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
15:25Head back to Ba Vì
16:20Home in Ba Vì

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ba Vì?: The best day trips from Ba Vì are Hanoi, Haiphong, Thanh Hóa, Bắc Giang, Nam Định. The closest is Việt Trì, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ba Vì?: Việt Trì is the closest, 27 km north of Ba Vì, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ba Vì?: 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Ba Vì: Việt Trì (40 min), Hanoi (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Ba Vì for a day out?: Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 48 km east of Ba Vì and about 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ba Vì?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Thanh Hóa at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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