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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phrae and Chiang Mai takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Phrae to Chiang Mai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
209 km
Distance
฿342
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Phrae to Chiang Mai bus times

Buses run twice daily between Phrae and Chiang Mai. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Phrae is at 2:58 AM which arrives into Chiang Mai at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour4h 42m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour3h 22m • 1 change
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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour2h 57m • 1 change
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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour4h 42m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour3h 22m • 1 change
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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour2h 57m • 1 change
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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour4h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour3h 22m • 1 change
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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour2h 57m • 1 change
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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour4h 42m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Sombat TourPhetprasert Tour5h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Phrae to Chiang Mai? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 208.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Phrae, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai via Lampang in around 3h 33m.

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