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The 11 Best Day Trips from Cao Lãnh

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 Cao Lãnh, Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Cần Thơ. The closest is Cần Thơ, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cao Lãnh at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ho Chi Minh City116 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Phnom Penh145 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Cần Thơ50 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Biên Hòa141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Takeo110 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Thuận An129 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Thủ Đức132 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Dĩ An134 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Rạch Giá78 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Thủ Dầu Một125 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Bến Cát131 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Cao Lãnh

  1. 1

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Cao Lãnh3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá.

    Also nearby: Chợ Lớn, Bình Thạnh, Quận Mười, Quận Mười Một.

  2. 2

    Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-west of Cao Lãnh4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for វត្ដភ្នំ.

  3. 3

    Cần Thơ, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south of Cao Lãnh2 hr round trip

    Known for Khu vui chơi giải trí Funny Land.

  4. 4

    Biên Hòa, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Cao Lãnh4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Khu du lịch Suối Tiên.

  5. 5

    Takeo, Cambodia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Cao Lãnh3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Thuận An, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Cao Lãnh4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Thủ Đức, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Cao Lãnh4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Dĩ An, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km east of Cao Lãnh4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Rạch Giá, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-west of Cao Lãnh3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north-east of Cao Lãnh3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Bến Cát, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Cao Lãnh4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cao Lãnh to Ho Chi Minh City

A realistic pace for Ho Chi Minh City, 116 km from Cao Lãnh. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Cao Lãnh
  2. 09:20Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ho Chi Minh City
  6. 15:20Head back to Cao Lãnh
  7. 17:10Home in Cao Lãnh

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cao Lãnh?
The best day trips from Cao Lãnh are Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa, Takeo. The closest is Cần Thơ, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cao Lãnh?
Cần Thơ is the closest, 50 km south of Cao Lãnh, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Cao Lãnh?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Cao Lãnh: Cần Thơ (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Cao Lãnh for a day out?
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in day-trip range, 116 km east of Cao Lãnh and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cao Lãnh?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Phnom Penh at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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