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The 13 Best Day Trips from Nong Khaem

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Nong Khaem, Thailand, led by Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Mueang Nonthaburi. The closest is Bangkok, 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 Nong Khaem at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bangkok17 km E25 minHalf-day trip
Samut Prakan29 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Mueang Nonthaburi25 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Chon Buri79 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Pak Kret28 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Sai Mai40 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Si Racha86 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Latkrabang43 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Khlong Sam Wa46 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Lat Krabang47 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Chatuchak26 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Ban Khlong Prawet36 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Nong Chok58 km E1 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Nong Khaem

  1. 1

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km east of Nong Khaem50 min round trip

    What travelers see in Bangkok

    • Chatuchak Weekend Market - A vast market with thousands of vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to local handicrafts, showcasing Thailand's vibrant culture.
    • Lumphini Park - Lumphini Park is a vast urban oasis, offering serene lakes, diverse wildlife, and numerous recreational activities in the heart of Bangkok.
    • The Grand Palace - The grandeur of The Grand Palace, with its gleaming golden spires, is a sight to behold in the morning light.

    Also nearby: Phra Pradaeng, Watthana.

    17 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Bangkok
  2. 2

    Samut Prakan, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-east of Nong Khaem1 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Mueang Nonthaburi, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Nong Khaem1 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Chon Buri, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-east of Nong Khaem3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Pak Kret, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north-east of Nong Khaem1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sai Mai, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-east of Nong Khaem1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Si Racha, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-east of Nong Khaem2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Latkrabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km east of Nong Khaem1 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Khlong Sam Wa, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-east of Nong Khaem1 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Lat Krabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km east of Nong Khaem1 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Chatuchak, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of Nong Khaem1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ban Khlong Prawet, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km east of Nong Khaem1 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Nong Chok, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km east of Nong Khaem2 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Nong Khaem to Bangkok

A realistic pace for Bangkok, 17 km from Nong Khaem. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Nong Khaem
  2. 08:55Arrive in Bangkok (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Chatuchak Weekend Market
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Lumphini Park
  6. 14:10The Grand Palace
  7. 15:40Head back to Nong Khaem
  8. 16:05Home in Nong Khaem

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nong Khaem?
The best day trips from Nong Khaem are Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Mueang Nonthaburi, Chon Buri, Pak Kret. The closest is Bangkok, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nong Khaem?
Bangkok is the closest, 17 km east of Nong Khaem, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nong Khaem?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Nong Khaem: Bangkok (25 min), Mueang Nonthaburi (40 min), Chatuchak (40 min), Pak Kret (40 min), Samut Prakan (45 min), Ban Khlong Prawet (40 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Nong Khaem?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Si Racha at 86 km, around 1 hr 20 min by car.

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