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How to get fromChiang Mai to Phu Rueaby bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea by bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phu Rueabus bus 876
    8h 30m
    ฿460–850

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Den Chaitrain train 52 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Den Chai to Phu Rueabus bus 876
    11h 18m
    ฿368–1,312

  3. Drive  424.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Phu Rueacar car 424.7 km
    6h 34m
    ฿1,947–2,812

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Phu Rueataxi taxi 424.7 km
    6h 34m
    ฿4,700–6,000

  5. Fly to Loei, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Loei (LOE)plane plane CNX - LOE
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Phu Rueabus bus
    5h 35m
    ฿4,040–6,042

  6. 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 to Phu Rueabus bus
    7h 19m
    ฿3,231–5,856

Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Phu Ruea, Thailand?

Phetprasert Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea once daily. Tickets cost ฿460–850 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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