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The 11 Best Day Trips from Ban Samae Dam

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

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There are 11 good day trips from Ban Samae Dam, Thailand, led by Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri. The closest is Bangkok, about 35 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ban Samae Dam at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bangkok22 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Samut Prakan23 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Chon Buri69 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Pak Kret38 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Sai Mai46 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Si Racha75 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Latkrabang42 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Khlong Sam Wa49 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Lat Krabang45 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Ban Khlong Prawet35 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Nong Chok59 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ban Samae Dam

  1. 1

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-east of Ban Samae Dam1 hr 10 min round trip

    What travelers see in Bangkok

    • Chatuchak Weekend Market - A vast market with thousands of vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to local handicrafts, showcasing Thailand's vibrant culture.
    • Lumphini Park - Lumphini Park is a vast urban oasis, offering serene lakes, diverse wildlife, and numerous recreational activities in the heart of Bangkok.
    • The Grand Palace - The grandeur of The Grand Palace, with its gleaming golden spires, is a sight to behold in the morning light.

    Also nearby: Mueang Nonthaburi, Phra Pradaeng, Watthana, Chatuchak.

    17 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Bangkok
  2. 2

    Samut Prakan, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km east of Ban Samae Dam1 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Chon Buri, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km east of Ban Samae Dam2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Pak Kret, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north of Ban Samae Dam1 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Sai Mai, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-east of Ban Samae Dam1 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Si Racha, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-east of Ban Samae Dam2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Latkrabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km east of Ban Samae Dam1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Khlong Sam Wa, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Ban Samae Dam1 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Lat Krabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km east of Ban Samae Dam1 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ban Khlong Prawet, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Ban Samae Dam1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nong Chok, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of Ban Samae Dam2 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ban Samae Dam to Bangkok

A realistic pace for Bangkok, 22 km from Ban Samae Dam. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Ban Samae Dam
  2. 09:05Arrive in Bangkok (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Chatuchak Weekend Market
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Lumphini Park
  6. 14:20The Grand Palace
  7. 15:50Head back to Ban Samae Dam
  8. 16:25Home in Ban Samae Dam

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ban Samae Dam?
The best day trips from Ban Samae Dam are Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, Pak Kret, Sai Mai. The closest is Bangkok, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ban Samae Dam?
Bangkok is the closest, 22 km north-east of Ban Samae Dam, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ban Samae Dam?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Ban Samae Dam: Bangkok (35 min), Samut Prakan (35 min), Ban Khlong Prawet (40 min), Pak Kret (45 min), Latkrabang (50 min), Lat Krabang (50 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Ban Samae Dam?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Si Racha at 75 km, around 1 hr 25 min by car.

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