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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 38 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Samut Prakan | 52 km S | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Chon Buri | 86 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Phra Pradaeng | 47 km S | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Pak Kret | 23 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Sai Mai | 16 km S | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Si Racha | 104 km S | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Latkrabang | 39 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Watthana | 38 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Khlong Sam Wa | 24 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Lat Krabang | 41 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Chatuchak | 28 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Khlong Luang
- 1
Bangkok, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south-west of Khlong Luang1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.
Also nearby: Mueang Nonthaburi, Bang Khae, Bang Khun Thian.
- 2
Samut Prakan, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south of Khlong Luang2 hr round trip - 3
Chon Buri, Thailand
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-east of Khlong Luang2 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Phra Pradaeng, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Pak Kret, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km south-west of Khlong Luang1 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Sai Mai, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km south of Khlong Luang50 min round trip - 7
Si Racha, Thailand
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south of Khlong Luang3 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Latkrabang, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Watthana, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Khlong Sam Wa, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-east of Khlong Luang1 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Lat Krabang, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south of Khlong Luang1 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Chatuchak, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 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.
- 08:30Leave Khlong Luang
- 09:15Arrive in Bangkok (45 min drive)
- 09:30Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bangkok
- 15:15Head back to Khlong Luang
- 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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