The 8 Best Day Trips from Haiphong
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 8 good day trips from Haiphong, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Bắc Giang, Nam Định. The closest is Hạ Long, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 8 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Haiphong
- 1
Hanoi, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km west of HaiphongKnown for Tháp Bút.
- 2
Bắc Giang, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-west of Haiphong - 3
Nam Định, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Haiphong - 4
Thái Nguyên, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-west of Haiphong - 5
Việt Trì, Vietnam
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Haiphong - 6
Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-west of Haiphong - 7
Ba Vì, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km west of Haiphong - 8
Hạ Long, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km east of Haiphong
A sample day: Haiphong to Hanoi
- 08:30Leave Haiphong
- 09:55Arrive in Hanoi (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10Tháp Bút
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
- 15:55Head back to Haiphong
- 17:20Home in Haiphong
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Haiphong?
- The best day trips from Haiphong are Hanoi, Bắc Giang, Nam Định, Thái Nguyên, Việt Trì. The closest is Hạ Long, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Haiphong?
- Hạ Long is the closest, 42 km east of Haiphong, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Haiphong?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Haiphong: Hạ Long (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Haiphong for a day out?
- Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 89 km west of Haiphong and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Haiphong?
- For a weekend away from Haiphong, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Việt Trì (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Ba Vì (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Thái Nguyên (119 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Haiphong?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Việt Trì at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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