There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) 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฿293–385Train
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Den Chaitrain 52
5h 3m฿368–1,242Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Phraecar 198.8 km
3h 1m฿762–1,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Phraetaxi 198.8 km
3h 1m฿2,200–2,700
Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) is to bus which costs ฿290 - ฿390 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ฿750 - ฿1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Phrae (State). 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 (State). However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Den Chai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Phrae (State) is 201 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ฿290 - ฿390.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae (State), including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ฿290 - ฿390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿360 - ฿1300 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Phrae (State), Thailand?
You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Phrae Bus Terminal via Lampang in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Thai Railway operates a train from Chiang Mai to Den Chai every 2 hours. Tickets cost ฿90–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 38m. State Railway of Thailand also services this route once daily.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Chiang Mai to Den Chai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿90–1,200
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Den Chai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–65
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–330
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿95–190
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿95–110
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿198
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Lampang station.
Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Den Chai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Phrae (State) is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chiang Mai to Phrae (State).
There are 41+ hotels available in Phrae (State).