There are 4 ways to get from Mae Rim to Phrae by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Den Chaitrain 52 / ...
5h 21m฿621–1,583Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampangbus 874 / ...
- Take the bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminalbus Route No.909
5h 36m฿348–443Drive 212.1 km
- Drive from Mae Rim to Phraecar 212.1 km
3h 10m฿970–1,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mae Rim to Phraetaxi 212.1 km
3h 10m฿2,300–2,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mae Rim to Phrae is to bus which costs ฿340 - ฿450 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mae Rim to Phrae is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ฿950 - ฿1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Mae Rim to Phrae. However, there are services departing from Mae Rim and arriving at Phrae Bus Terminal via Chang Phueak Station, Chiang Mai and Lampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Mae Rim to Phrae. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Den Chai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Mae Rim and Phrae is 184 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.
The best way to get from Mae Rim to Phrae without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ฿600 - ฿1600.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Mae Rim to Phrae, including transfers.
Mae Rim to Phrae bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Mae Rim to Phrae train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Mae Rim to Phrae is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ฿600 - ฿1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿340 - ฿450 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Mae Rim, Thailand and Phrae, Thailand?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Chiang Mai to Den Chai every 2 hours. Tickets cost ฿45–900 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mae Rim to Phrae Bus Terminal via Chang Phueak Bus Terminal, Chang Phueak Station, Chiang Mai Terminal 2, Chiang Mai, and Lampang in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Den Chai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–65
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–330
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿95–190
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿95–110
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿198
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–2,900
Chiang Mai Aiport
- Phone
- +66 53 201307
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
The Best Taxi Chiang Mai
- Phone
- +66 988237385
- Website
- thebesttaxichiangmai.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mae Rim to Phrae bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Lampang station.
Mae Rim to Phrae train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Den Chai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mae Rim to Phrae is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Mae Rim to Phrae.
There are 41+ hotels available in Phrae.