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Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Chiang Mai and Phu Ruea takes 8h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 30m
Duration
522 km
Distance
฿550
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea bus times

Buses run once daily between Chiang Mai and Phu Ruea. The earliest departure is at 7:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chiang Mai is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Phu Ruea at 4:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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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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