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The 8 Best Day Trips from Kiến An

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

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There are 8 good day trips from Kiến An, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Thanh Hóa, Bắc Giang. The closest is Nam Định, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kiến An at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Hanoi	85 km W	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Thanh Hóa	143 km SW	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Bắc Giang	69 km NW	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Nam Định	62 km SW	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Thái Nguyên	119 km NW	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Việt Trì	139 km NW	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Bắc Ninh	71 km NW	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Ba Vì	133 km W	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Kiến An

1
Hanoi, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Kiến An2 hr 40 min round trip
Known for Tháp Bút.
Also nearby: Đống Đa, Long Bien, Bắc Từ Liêm, Gia Lâm, Hai Bà Trưng, Thanh Xuân, Cầu Giấy.
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Thanh Hóa, Vietnam
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Kiến An4 hr 30 min round trip
3
Bắc Giang, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of Kiến An2 hr 40 min round trip
4
Nam Định, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-west of Kiến An2 hr 20 min round trip
5
Thái Nguyên, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-west of Kiến An3 hr 40 min round trip
6
Việt Trì, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-west of Kiến An4 hr 20 min round trip
7
Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-west of Kiến An2 hr 40 min round trip
8
Ba Vì, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km west of Kiến An4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kiến An to Hanoi

A realistic pace for Hanoi, 85 km from Kiến An. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Kiến An
09:50Arrive in Hanoi (1 hr 20 min drive)
10:05Walk the centre of Hanoi
12:05Lunch
13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
15:50Head back to Kiến An
17:10Home in Kiến An

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kiến An?: The best day trips from Kiến An are Hanoi, Thanh Hóa, Bắc Giang, Nam Định, Thái Nguyên. The closest is Nam Định, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kiến An?: Nam Định is the closest, 62 km south-west of Kiến An, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Kiến An for a day out?: Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 85 km west of Kiến An and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kiến An?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Thanh Hóa at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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