The 8 Best Day Trips from Việt Yên

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

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There are 8 good day trips from Việt Yên, Vietnam, led by Hanoi, Haiphong, Nam Định. The closest is Hanoi, about 45 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 8 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Việt Yên

  1. 1

    Hanoi, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-west of Việt Yên

    Known for Tháp Bút.

  2. 2

    Haiphong, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Việt Yên

    Known for Chè Cô Hương.

  3. 3

    Nam Định, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Việt Yên
  4. 4

    Thái Nguyên, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north-west of Việt Yên
  5. 5

    Việt Trì, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Việt Yên
  6. 6

    Ba Vì, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km west of Việt Yên
  7. 7

    Hạ Long, Vietnam

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km east of Việt Yên
  8. 8

    Thị Trấn Đông Triều, Vietnam

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km south-east of Việt Yên

A sample day: Việt Yên to Hanoi

  1. 08:30Leave Việt Yên
  2. 09:15Arrive in Hanoi (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Walk the centre of Hanoi
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hanoi
  6. 15:15Head back to Việt Yên
  7. 16:00Home in Việt Yên

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Việt Yên?
The best day trips from Việt Yên are Hanoi, Haiphong, Nam Định, Thái Nguyên, Việt Trì. The closest is Hanoi, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Việt Yên?
Hanoi is the closest, 41 km south-west of Việt Yên, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Việt Yên?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Việt Yên: Hanoi (45 min), Thị Trấn Đông Triều (50 min), Thái Nguyên (55 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Việt Yên?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hạ Long at 104 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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