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The 8 Best Day Trips from Thái Nguyên

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 Thái Nguyên, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Haiphong, Bắc Giang. The closest is Bắc Giang, about 1 hr by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Thái Nguyên at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Hanoi	63 km S	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Haiphong	119 km SE	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Bắc Giang	51 km SE	1 hr	Half-day trip
Nam Định	133 km S	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Việt Trì	55 km SW	1 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Bắc Ninh	51 km SE	1 hr	Half-day trip
Ba Vì	74 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Hạ Long	146 km SE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Thái Nguyên

1
Hanoi, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south of Thái Nguyên2 hr 30 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.
2
Haiphong, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-east of Thái Nguyên3 hr 40 min round trip
Known for Chè Cô Hương.
3
Bắc Giang, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Thái Nguyên2 hr round trip
4
Nam Định, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Thái Nguyên4 hr 10 min round trip
5
Việt Trì, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south-west of Thái Nguyên2 hr 10 min round trip
6
Bắc Ninh, Vietnam
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Thái Nguyên2 hr round trip
7
Ba Vì, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-west of Thái Nguyên2 hr 50 min round trip
8
Hạ Long, Vietnam
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Thái Nguyên4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Thái Nguyên to Hanoi

A realistic pace for Hanoi, 63 km from Thái Nguyên. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Thái Nguyên
09:45Arrive in Hanoi (1 hr 15 min drive)
10:00Tháp Bút
12:00Lunch
13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
15:45Head back to Thái Nguyên
17:00Home in Thái Nguyên

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Thái Nguyên?: The best day trips from Thái Nguyên are Hanoi, Haiphong, Bắc Giang, Nam Định, Việt Trì. The closest is Bắc Giang, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Thái Nguyên?: Bắc Giang is the closest, 51 km south-east of Thái Nguyên, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Thái Nguyên?: 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Thái Nguyên: Bắc Giang (1 hr), Bắc Ninh (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Thái Nguyên for a day out?: Hanoi is the largest city in day-trip range, 63 km south of Thái Nguyên and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Thái Nguyên?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hạ Long at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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