There are 4 ways to get from Phrae to Chiang Mai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampangbus Route No.909
- Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus 874 / ...
3h 33m฿302–402Train
- Take the train from Den Chai to Chiang Maitrain 9
4h 47m฿420–1,590Drive 199.9 km
- Drive from Phrae to Chiang Maicar 199.9 km
3h 1m฿766–1,106Taxi
- Take the taxi from Phrae to Chiang Maitaxi 199.9 km
3h 1m฿2,200–2,700
Phrae to Chiang Mai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phrae to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs ฿300 - ฿410 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Phrae to Chiang Mai is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ฿750 - ฿1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Phrae to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Phrae Bus Terminal and arriving at Chiang Mai via Lampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Phrae to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Den Chai and arriving at Chiang Mai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Phrae and Chiang Mai is 209 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.
The best way to get from Phrae to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ฿300 - ฿410.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Phrae to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Phrae to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Phrae Bus Terminal station.
Phrae to Chiang Mai train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Den Chai station.
The best way to get from Phrae to Chiang Mai is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ฿300 - ฿410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿420 - ฿1600 and takes 4h 47m.
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. Alternatively, Thai Railway operates a train from Den Chai to Chiang Mai hourly. Tickets cost ฿90–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Den Chai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿90–1,200
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿202
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Lampang to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿100–200
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿100–120
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Booking & Getting There
Phrae to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Lampang station.
Phrae to Chiang Mai train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phrae to Chiang Mai is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Phrae to Chiang Mai.
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