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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phu Rueabus bus 876
    8h 30m
    ฿460–800

  2. Drive 424.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Phu Rueacar car 424.7 km
    6h 34m
    ฿1,518–2,193

  3. Taxi

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

  4. 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 45m
    ฿2,910–8,125

  5. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Phu Rueataxi taxi
    3h 54m
    ฿3,721–6,673

  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 10m
    ฿3,098–6,382

Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿460Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Phu Ruea, Thailand?

Phetprasert Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Phu Ruea twice daily. Tickets cost ฿460–800 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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