Day trips from Bangkok
Day trips from Bangkok open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are December and January, with highs around 91°F (33°C) and about 1 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Bangkok
Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong RailwayFrom $29View 
Half-Day Floating Market and Railway Market Tour from BangkokFrom $26View 
Private Tour: Best of Bangkok in A DayFrom $213View 
Ayutthaya UNESCO Temples Small Group : Full Day Tour From BangkokFrom $29View 
Private Full Day Bangkok City TourFrom $140View 
Bangkok: Floating and Train Market with Boat TripFrom $30View
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Places to go from Bangkok
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Amphawa
- A canalside floating market, best on weekend evenings. About 42 miles away.
- Ayutthaya
- The ruined temples of Siam's old capital. About 42 miles away.
- Bang Pa-In
- The royal summer palace near Ayutthaya. About 34 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Bangkok month by month
Averages for Bangkok Metropolis, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 91 (33) | 93 (34) | 94 (35) | 96 (36) | 95 (35) | 93 (34) | 92 (34) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 90 (32) |
| Low °F (°C) | 74 (23) | 77 (25) | 80 (26) | 81 (27) | 80 (27) | 80 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (25) | 77 (25) | 76 (25) | 74 (23) |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:09 pm | 6:23 pm | 6:28 pm | 6:31 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:46 pm | 6:50 pm | 6:40 pm | 6:20 pm | 5:59 pm | 5:47 pm | 5:53 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Bangkok?
December and January. Expect highs around 91°F (33°C) and about 1 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are May and April.
What's the closest day trip from Bangkok?
Bang Pa-In, about 34 miles away: the royal summer palace near Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya, about 42 miles away: the ruined temples of Siam's old capital. Amphawa, about 42 miles away: a canalside floating market, best on weekend evenings.
Where can I book day trips in Bangkok?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
