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The 10 Best Day Trips from Cần Thơ

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

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There are 10 good day trips from Cần Thơ, Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh City, Thuận An, Thủ Đức. The closest is Long Xuyên, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cần Thơ at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ho Chi Minh City127 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Thuận An141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Thủ Đức140 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Vũng Tàu146 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Dĩ An144 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Rạch Giá78 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Thủ Dầu Một141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Long Xuyên55 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Mỹ Tho72 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Cà Mau118 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Cần Thơ

  1. 1

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-east of Cần Thơ4 hr 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.

  2. 2

    Thuận An, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Cần Thơ4 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Thủ Đức, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-east of Cần Thơ4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Cần Thơ4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Dĩ An, Vietnam

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-east of Cần Thơ4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Rạch Giá, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km west of Cần Thơ3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Cần Thơ4 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Long Xuyên, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north-west of Cần Thơ2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Mỹ Tho, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-east of Cần Thơ2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Cà Mau, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-west of Cần Thơ3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cần Thơ to Ho Chi Minh City

A realistic pace for Ho Chi Minh City, 127 km from Cần Thơ. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Cần Thơ
  2. 09:30Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ho Chi Minh City
  6. 15:30Head back to Cần Thơ
  7. 17:30Home in Cần Thơ

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cần Thơ?
The best day trips from Cần Thơ are Ho Chi Minh City, Thuận An, Thủ Đức, Vũng Tàu, Dĩ An. The closest is Long Xuyên, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cần Thơ?
Long Xuyên is the closest, 55 km north-west of Cần Thơ, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Cần Thơ for a day out?
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in day-trip range, 127 km north-east of Cần Thơ and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cần Thơ?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Vũng Tàu at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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