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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phrao by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Minibus via Chiang Mai

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Praobus bus
    5h 36m
    ฿955

  2. Bus, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Praobus bus
    6h 15m
    ฿487–631

  3. Drive  139.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Phraocar car 139.6 km
    2h 14m
    ฿638–922

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Phraotaxi taxi 139.6 km
    2h 14m
    ฿1,500–1,900

  5. Bus, Minibus #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Praobus bus
    6h 30m
    ฿865

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  • Distance: 285.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Phrao, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Prao via Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer, Chang Moi, and Chiang Mai in around 5h 36m.

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