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The 13 Best Day Trips from Samut Prakan

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 Samut Prakan, Thailand, led by Bangkok, Mueang Nonthaburi, Chon Buri. The closest is Ban Khlong Prawet, about 25 min by car, and 12 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Samut Prakan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bangkok20 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Mueang Nonthaburi31 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Chon Buri49 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Pak Kret37 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Sai Mai36 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Si Racha59 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Latkrabang22 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Khlong Sam Wa34 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Bang Khun Thian19 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Lat Krabang25 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Chatuchak26 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Ban Khlong Prawet16 km NE25 minHalf-day trip
Nong Chok41 km NE45 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Samut Prakan

  1. 1

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Samut Prakan1 hr round trip

    Known for Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.

    Also nearby: Bang Khae, Nong Khaem.

  2. 2

    Mueang Nonthaburi, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north of Samut Prakan1 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Chon Buri, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-east of Samut Prakan1 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Pak Kret, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north of Samut Prakan1 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Sai Mai, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north of Samut Prakan1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Si Racha, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-east of Samut Prakan2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Latkrabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-east of Samut Prakan1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Khlong Sam Wa, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north-east of Samut Prakan1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Bang Khun Thian, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km west of Samut Prakan1 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Lat Krabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Samut Prakan1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Chatuchak, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north of Samut Prakan1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ban Khlong Prawet, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-east of Samut Prakan50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Nong Chok, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north-east of Samut Prakan1 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Samut Prakan to Bangkok

A realistic pace for Bangkok, 20 km from Samut Prakan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Samut Prakan
  2. 09:00Arrive in Bangkok (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bangkok
  6. 15:00Head back to Samut Prakan
  7. 15:30Home in Samut Prakan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Samut Prakan?
The best day trips from Samut Prakan are Bangkok, Mueang Nonthaburi, Chon Buri, Pak Kret, Sai Mai. The closest is Ban Khlong Prawet, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Samut Prakan?
Ban Khlong Prawet is the closest, 16 km north-east of Samut Prakan, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Samut Prakan?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of Samut Prakan: Ban Khlong Prawet (25 min), Bang Khun Thian (30 min), Bangkok (30 min), Latkrabang (35 min), Lat Krabang (40 min), Chatuchak (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Samut Prakan for a day out?
Bangkok is the largest city in day-trip range, 20 km north-west of Samut Prakan and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Samut Prakan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Si Racha at 59 km, around 1 hr 10 min by car.

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