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The 6 Best Day Trips from Vũng Tàu

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 6 good day trips from Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, led by Ho Chi Minh City, Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa. The closest is Xuân Lộc, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Vũng Tàu at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Ho Chi Minh City	73 km NW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Cần Thơ	146 km W	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Biên Hòa	72 km NW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Bến Cát	104 km NW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Mỹ Tho	79 km W	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Xuân Lộc	67 km N	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Vũng Tàu

1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-west of Vũng Tàu2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá.
Also nearby: Thuận An, Chợ Lớn, Bình Thạnh, Thủ Đức, Dĩ An, Quận Mười, Thủ Dầu Một, Quận Mười Một, Quận Sáu.
2
Cần Thơ, Vietnam
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Vũng Tàu4 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Khu vui chơi giải trí Funny Land.
3
Biên Hòa, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-west of Vũng Tàu2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Khu du lịch Suối Tiên.
4
Bến Cát, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-west of Vũng Tàu3 hr 20 min round trip
5
Mỹ Tho, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km west of Vũng Tàu3 hr round trip
6
Xuân Lộc, Vietnam
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north of Vũng Tàu2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Vũng Tàu to Ho Chi Minh City

A realistic pace for Ho Chi Minh City, 73 km from Vũng Tàu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Vũng Tàu
09:55Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (1 hr 25 min drive)
10:10Disco Travel - Du lịch Quốc Tế Khám Phá
12:10Lunch
13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ho Chi Minh City
15:55Head back to Vũng Tàu
17:20Home in Vũng Tàu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Vũng Tàu?: The best day trips from Vũng Tàu are Ho Chi Minh City, Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa, Bến Cát, Mỹ Tho. The closest is Xuân Lộc, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Vũng Tàu?: Xuân Lộc is the closest, 67 km north of Vũng Tàu, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Vũng Tàu for a day out?: Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in day-trip range, 73 km north-west of Vũng Tàu and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Vũng Tàu?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cần Thơ 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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