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How to get fromChiang Mai to Phetchabunby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Phetchabun by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Lom Sakbus bus Chiang Mai Arcade 2 - Lom Sak
    9h 30m
    ฿429–1,107

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Taphan Hintrain train 52 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taphan Hin to Petchabunbus bus 616
    11h 6m
    ฿210–1,062

  3. Drive  468.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Phetchabuncar car 468.3 km
    7h 12m
    ฿2,146–3,100

  4. Fly to Phitsanulok, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phitsanulok (PHS)plane plane CNX - PHS
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Lom Sakbus bus
    7h 36m
    ฿3,311–6,046

  5. Train, bus via Phitsanulok

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Phitsanuloktrain train 52
    2. Take the train from Phitsanulok to Taphan Hintrain train 52
    3. Take the bus from Taphan Hin to Petchabunbus bus 616
    11h 43m
    ฿211–1,962

  6. Bus via Doi Ti

    1. Take the bus from Doi Ti Intersection to Lom Sakbus bus Doi Ti Intersection - Lom Sak
    11h 50m
    ฿434–795

  7. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CNX - DMK
    2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Sathani Rotfai Lam Naraitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lam Narai to Phetchabun Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 47m
    ฿1,448–5,444

  8. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane CNX - KKC
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Lom Sakbus bus
    8h 46m
    ฿1,981–4,223

Chiang Mai to Phetchabun by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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

Esan Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Lom Sak once daily. Tickets cost ฿500–1,000 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Phetprasert Tour also services this route once daily.

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