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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Phu Ruea by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Loei, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Loei (LOE)plane plane DMK - LOE
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Phu Rueabus bus
    4h 29m
    ฿1,923–2,936

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Phitsanuloktrain train 105 Hua Lamphong - Sila At - Class III AC
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Phu Rueabus bus 876
    10h 22m
    ฿301–1,257

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phu Rueabus bus 14
    9h 20m
    ฿440–650

  4. Drive 486.4 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Phu Rueacar car 486.4 km
    6h 52m
    ฿1,850–2,672

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane DMK - UTH
    2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Phu Rueataxi taxi
    5h 4m
    ฿3,184–4,911

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Phitsanulok, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phitsanulok (PHS)plane plane DMK - PHS
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Phu Rueabus bus
    6h 18m
    ฿1,470–2,289

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane BKK - UTH
    2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Phu Rueataxi taxi
    5h 36m
    ฿3,260–5,560

  8. Bus via Lom Kao

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Lom Kaobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lom Kao to Phu Rueabus bus 14
    13h 17m
    ฿437–3,234

Bangkok to Phu Ruea by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿440Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 481 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Phu Ruea, Thailand?

Phetprasert Tour operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phu Ruea twice daily. Tickets cost ฿440–650 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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