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The 8 Best Day Trips from Bắc Giang

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 Bắc Giang, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Haiphong, Nam Định. The closest is Bắc Ninh, about 25 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Bắc Giang at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Hanoi	46 km SW	55 min	Half-day trip
Haiphong	68 km SE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Nam Định	93 km S	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Thái Nguyên	51 km NW	1 hr	Half-day trip
Việt Trì	82 km W	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Bắc Ninh	16 km SW	25 min	Half-day trip
Ba Vì	87 km W	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Hạ Long	98 km E	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Bắc Giang

1
Hanoi, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car46 km south-west of Bắc Giang1 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 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-east of Bắc Giang2 hr 40 min round trip
Known for Chè Cô Hương.
3
Nam Định, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Bắc Giang2 hr 50 min round trip
4
Thái Nguyên, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car51 km north-west of Bắc Giang2 hr round trip
5
Việt Trì, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of Bắc Giang2 hr 30 min round trip
6
Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car16 km south-west of Bắc Giang50 min round trip
7
Ba Vì, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of Bắc Giang2 hr 40 min round trip
8
Hạ Long, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Bắc Giang3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Bắc Giang to Hanoi

A realistic pace for Hanoi, 46 km from Bắc Giang. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Bắc Giang
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 Bắc Giang
16:20Home in Bắc Giang

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Bắc Giang?: The best day trips from Bắc Giang are Hanoi, Haiphong, Nam Định, Thái Nguyên, Việt Trì. The closest is Bắc Ninh, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Bắc Giang?: Bắc Ninh is the closest, 16 km south-west of Bắc Giang, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Bắc Giang?: 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Bắc Giang: Bắc Ninh (25 min), Hanoi (55 min), Thái Nguyên (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Bắc Giang for a day out?: Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 46 km south-west of Bắc Giang 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 Bắc Giang?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hạ Long at 98 km, around 1 hr 30 min by car.

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