The 15 Best Day Trips from Hà Tĩnh

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam, led by Vinh, Nghi Sơn, Kỳ Anh. The closest is Nghèn, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Hà Tĩnh

  1. 1

    Vinh, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh

    Known for Thành cổ Vinh.

  2. 2

    Nghi Sơn, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Hà Tĩnh
  3. 3

    Kỳ Anh, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Hà Tĩnh
  4. 4

    Đồng Hới, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Hà Tĩnh
  5. 5

    Hoàng Mai, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Hà Tĩnh
  6. 6

    Yên Vinh, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh
  7. 7

    Ba Đồn, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-east of Hà Tĩnh
  8. 8

    Thái Hòa, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh
  9. 9

    Hoàn Lão, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Hà Tĩnh
  10. 10

    Hồng Lĩnh, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh
  11. 11

    Quán Hàu, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Hà Tĩnh
  12. 12

    Kim Liên, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh
  13. 13

    Diễn Thành, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh
  14. 14

    Nghèn, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh
  15. 15

    Bến Thủy, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh

A sample day: Hà Tĩnh to Vinh

  1. 08:30Leave Hà Tĩnh
  2. 09:20Arrive in Vinh (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Thành cổ Vinh
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vinh
  6. 15:20Head back to Hà Tĩnh
  7. 16:10Home in Hà Tĩnh

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hà Tĩnh?
The best day trips from Hà Tĩnh are Vinh, Nghi Sơn, Kỳ Anh, Đồng Hới, Hoàng Mai. The closest is Nghèn, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hà Tĩnh?
Nghèn is the closest, 18 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Hà Tĩnh?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Hà Tĩnh: Nghèn (25 min), Hồng Lĩnh (45 min), Bến Thủy (45 min), Vinh (50 min), Yên Vinh (50 min), Kỳ Anh (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Hà Tĩnh for a day out?
Vinh is the largest city in day-trip range, 43 km north-west of Hà Tĩnh and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Hà Tĩnh?
For a weekend away from Hà Tĩnh, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Quán Hàu (130 km, 2 hr), Đồng Hới (123 km, 1 hr 55 min), Thái Hòa (117 km, 1 hr 50 min), Nghi Sơn (110 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Hà Tĩnh?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Quán Hàu at 130 km, around 2 hr by car.

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