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Cities Near Bangkok

Cities near Bangkok, Thailand: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Bangkok, Thailand is Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, about 42 mi (67 km) away — roughly 1 hr 15 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Phra Nakhon Si AyutthayaAncient royal capital and temple ruins42 mi / 67 km1 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip
Nakhon PathomThe world's tallest stupa31 mi / 50 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
KanchanaburiThe River Kwai and wartime history66 mi / 107 km1 hr 59 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
PattayaBeach resort and lively nightlife62 mi / 100 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hua HinRoyal seaside resort town90 mi / 144 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Khlong Luang24 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Chon Buri42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Ratchaburi48 mi / 78 km1 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip
Suphan Buri56 mi / 90 km1 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip
Saraburi61 mi / 98 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Bangkok

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Pattaya, Hua Hin. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Bangkok include Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Pattaya, Hua Hin. The closest is Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, about 42 miles (67 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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