There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampangbus 874 / ...
- Take the bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminalbus Route No.909
3h 33m฿245–377Train
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Den Chaitrain 52 Chiang Mai - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
5h 21m฿388–1,242Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Phraecar 198.8 km
3h 1m฿748–1,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Phraetaxi 198.8 km
3h 1m฿2,200–2,700
Chiang Mai to Phrae by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae is to bus which costs ฿240 - ฿380 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ฿750 - ฿1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Phrae. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Phrae Bus Terminal via Lampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Phrae. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Den Chai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Phrae is 201 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ฿240 - ฿380.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Phrae bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Chiang Mai to Phrae train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ฿240 - ฿380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿380 - ฿1300 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Phrae, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Phrae Bus Terminal via Lampang in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Chiang Mai to Den Chai once daily. Tickets cost ฿65–900 and the journey takes 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Den Chai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿95–190
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿95–110
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150–190
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–2,700
Chiang Mai Aiport
- Phone
- +66 53 201307
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
The Best Taxi Chiang Mai
- Phone
- +66 988237385
- Website
- thebesttaxichiangmai.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chiang Mai to Phrae bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Lampang station.
Chiang Mai to Phrae train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Den Chai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Phrae is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chiang Mai to Phrae.
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