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The 9 Best Day Trips from Huế

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 Huế, Vietnam, led by Da Nang, Điện Bàn, Tam Kỳ. The closest is Phong Điền, about 40 min 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 Huế at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Da Nang	80 km SE	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Điện Bàn	95 km SE	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Tam Kỳ	136 km SE	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Ðông Hà	66 km NW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Phong Điền	28 km NW	40 min	Half-day trip
Quán Hàu	146 km NW	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Đông Phú	110 km SE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Hoi An	102 km SE	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Cam Lộ	75 km NW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Huế

1
Da Nang, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Huế2 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Trung tâm Giải trí Phức hợp Helio Center.
Also nearby: Thanh Khê, Hải Châu, Hòa Cường, Sơn Trà, An Hải, Cẩm Lệ.
2
Điện Bàn, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-east of Huế3 hr round trip
3
Tam Kỳ, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Huế4 hr 20 min round trip
4
Ðông Hà, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north-west of Huế2 hr 30 min round trip
5
Phong Điền, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car28 km north-west of Huế1 hr 20 min round trip
6
Quán Hàu, Vietnam
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Huế4 hr 30 min round trip
7
Đông Phú, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Huế3 hr 30 min round trip
8
Hoi An, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Huế3 hr 10 min round trip
9
Cam Lộ, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Huế2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Huế to Da Nang

A realistic pace for Da Nang, 80 km from Huế. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Huế
09:45Arrive in Da Nang (1 hr 15 min drive)
10:00Trung tâm Giải trí Phức hợp Helio Center
12:00Lunch
13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Da Nang
15:45Head back to Huế
17:00Home in Huế

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Huế?: The best day trips from Huế are Da Nang, Điện Bàn, Tam Kỳ, Ðông Hà, Phong Điền. The closest is Phong Điền, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Huế?: Phong Điền is the closest, 28 km north-west of Huế, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Huế?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Huế: Phong Điền (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Huế for a day out?: Da Nang is the largest city in day-trip range, 80 km south-east of Huế and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Huế?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Quán Hàu 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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