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The 9 Best Day Trips from Biên Hòa

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

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There are 9 good day trips from Biên Hòa, Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh City, Vũng Tàu, Thủ Dầu Một. The closest is Thủ Dầu Một, about 30 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Biên Hòa at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Ho Chi Minh City	25 km SW	40 min	Half-day trip
Vũng Tàu	72 km SE	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Thủ Dầu Một	19 km W	30 min	Half-day trip
Bến Cát	33 km NW	40 min	Half-day trip
Mỹ Tho	82 km SW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Xuân Lộc	45 km E	50 min	Half-day trip
Thành Phố Bà Rịa	62 km SE	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Phan Thiết	140 km E	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Tân An	64 km SW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Biên Hòa

1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car25 km south-west of Biên Hòa1 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá.
Also nearby: Chợ Lớn, Bình Thạnh, Quận Mười, Quận Mười Một, Quận Sáu, Quận Ba.
2
Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Biên Hòa2 hr 50 min round trip
3
Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car19 km west of Biên Hòa1 hr round trip
4
Bến Cát, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car33 km north-west of Biên Hòa1 hr 20 min round trip
5
Mỹ Tho, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-west of Biên Hòa2 hr 30 min round trip
6
Xuân Lộc, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 50 min by car45 km east of Biên Hòa1 hr 40 min round trip
7
Thành Phố Bà Rịa, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-east of Biên Hòa2 hr 20 min round trip
8
Phan Thiết, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Biên Hòa4 hr 20 min round trip
9
Tân An, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Biên Hòa2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Biên Hòa to Ho Chi Minh City

A realistic pace for Ho Chi Minh City, 25 km from Biên Hòa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Biên Hòa
09:10Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (40 min drive)
09:25Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá
11:25Lunch
12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ho Chi Minh City
15:10Head back to Biên Hòa
15:50Home in Biên Hòa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Biên Hòa?: The best day trips from Biên Hòa are Ho Chi Minh City, Vũng Tàu, Thủ Dầu Một, Bến Cát, Mỹ Tho. The closest is Thủ Dầu Một, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Biên Hòa?: Thủ Dầu Một is the closest, 19 km west of Biên Hòa, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Biên Hòa?: 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Biên Hòa: Thủ Dầu Một (30 min), Ho Chi Minh City (40 min), Bến Cát (40 min), Xuân Lộc (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Biên Hòa for a day out?: Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in day-trip range, 25 km south-west of Biên Hòa and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Biên Hòa?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Phan Thiết at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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