The 10 Best Day Trips from Phúc Yên
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 10 good day trips from Phúc Yên, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Haiphong, Bắc Giang. The closest is Bắc Từ Liêm, about 30 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Phúc Yên at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 28 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Haiphong | 110 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Bắc Giang | 51 km E | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Nam Định | 102 km SE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Thái Nguyên | 42 km N | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Việt Trì | 33 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Bắc Từ Liêm | 20 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Thanh Xuân | 29 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Bắc Ninh | 39 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Ba Vì | 37 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Phúc Yên
- 1
Hanoi, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km south-east of Phúc Yên1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Tháp Bút.
Also nearby: Đống Đa, Long Bien, Gia Lâm, Hai Bà Trưng, Cầu Giấy.
- 2
Haiphong, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Phúc Yên3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Chè Cô Hương.
- 3
Bắc Giang, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km east of Phúc Yên2 hr round trip - 4
Nam Định, Vietnam
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Phúc Yên3 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Thái Nguyên, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km north of Phúc Yên1 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Việt Trì, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km west of Phúc Yên1 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Bắc Từ Liêm, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km south of Phúc Yên1 hr round trip - 8
Thanh Xuân, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km south of Phúc Yên1 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km east of Phúc Yên1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Ba Vì, Vietnam
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-west of Phúc Yên1 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Phúc Yên to Hanoi
A realistic pace for Hanoi, 28 km from Phúc Yên. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Phúc Yên
- 09:10Arrive in Hanoi (40 min drive)
- 09:25Tháp Bút
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
- 15:10Head back to Phúc Yên
- 15:50Home in Phúc Yên
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Phúc Yên?
- The best day trips from Phúc Yên are Hanoi, Haiphong, Bắc Giang, Nam Định, Thái Nguyên. The closest is Bắc Từ Liêm, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Phúc Yên?
- Bắc Từ Liêm is the closest, 20 km south of Phúc Yên, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Phúc Yên?
- 8 places are within about an hour's drive of Phúc Yên: Bắc Từ Liêm (30 min), Hanoi (40 min), Thanh Xuân (45 min), Việt Trì (40 min), Ba Vì (45 min), Bắc Ninh (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Phúc Yên for a day out?
- Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 28 km south-east of Phúc Yên and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Phúc Yên?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Haiphong at 110 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.
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