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The 12 Best Day Trips from Khlong Luang

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Khlong Luang, Thailand, led by Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri. The closest is Sai Mai, about 25 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Khlong Luang at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bangkok38 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Samut Prakan52 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Chon Buri86 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Phra Pradaeng47 km S55 minHalf-day trip
Pak Kret23 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Sai Mai16 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Si Racha104 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Latkrabang39 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Watthana38 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Khlong Sam Wa24 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Lat Krabang41 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Chatuchak28 km S40 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Khlong Luang

  1. 1

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south-west of Khlong Luang1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.

    Also nearby: Mueang Nonthaburi, Bang Khae, Bang Khun Thian.

  2. 2

    Samut Prakan, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south of Khlong Luang2 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Chon Buri, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-east of Khlong Luang2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Phra Pradaeng, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Pak Kret, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south-west of Khlong Luang1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sai Mai, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south of Khlong Luang50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Si Racha, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south of Khlong Luang3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Latkrabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Watthana, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Khlong Sam Wa, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-east of Khlong Luang1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Lat Krabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chatuchak, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Khlong Luang to Bangkok

A realistic pace for Bangkok, 38 km from Khlong Luang. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Khlong Luang
  2. 09:15Arrive in Bangkok (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bangkok
  6. 15:15Head back to Khlong Luang
  7. 16:00Home in Khlong Luang

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Khlong Luang?
The best day trips from Khlong Luang are Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, Phra Pradaeng, Pak Kret. The closest is Sai Mai, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Khlong Luang?
Sai Mai is the closest, 16 km south of Khlong Luang, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Khlong Luang?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Khlong Luang: Sai Mai (25 min), Pak Kret (35 min), Khlong Sam Wa (35 min), Chatuchak (40 min), Bangkok (45 min), Watthana (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Khlong Luang for a day out?
Bangkok is the largest city in day-trip range, 38 km south-west of Khlong Luang and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Khlong Luang?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Si Racha at 104 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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