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How to get fromChiang Rai to Puaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pua by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Nanbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nan to Puataxi taxi
    6h 57m
    ฿1,135–1,568

  2. Drive 208.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Puacar car 208.1 km
    3h 27m
    ฿772–1,114

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Puataxi taxi 208.1 km
    3h 27m
    ฿2,300–2,800

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  • Distance: 300.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Pua. However, you can take the bus to Phayao, take the bus to Nan, then take the taxi to Pua. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Pua in around 3h 27m.

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