The 5 Best Day Trips from Sầm Sơn

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 5 good day trips from Sầm Sơn, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Thanh Hóa, Vinh. The closest is Thanh Hóa, about 25 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 5 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Sầm Sơn

  1. 1

    Hanoi, Vietnam

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Sầm Sơn

    Known for Tháp Bút.

  2. 2

    Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-west of Sầm Sơn
  3. 3

    Vinh, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Sầm Sơn

    Known for Thành cổ Vinh.

  4. 4

    Nam Định, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Sầm Sơn
  5. 5

    Nghi Sơn, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south of Sầm Sơn

A sample day: Sầm Sơn to Hanoi

  1. 07:30Leave Sầm Sơn
  2. 09:45Arrive in Hanoi (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Walk the centre of Hanoi
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
  6. 15:45Head back to Sầm Sơn
  7. 18:00Home in Sầm Sơn

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sầm Sơn?
The best day trips from Sầm Sơn are Hanoi, Thanh Hóa, Vinh, Nam Định, Nghi Sơn. The closest is Thanh Hóa, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sầm Sơn?
Thanh Hóa is the closest, 16 km north-west of Sầm Sơn, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sầm Sơn?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Sầm Sơn: Thanh Hóa (25 min), Nghi Sơn (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Sầm Sơn for a day out?
Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 144 km north of Sầm Sơn and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Sầm Sơn?
For a weekend away from Sầm Sơn, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Hanoi (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Vinh (120 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sầm Sơn?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hanoi at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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