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How to get fromPhu Ruea to Chiang Maiby bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Chiang Maibus bus 876
    7h 55m
    ฿470–850

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Den Chaibus bus 876
    2. Take the train from Den Chai to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    10h 23m
    ฿413–1,643

  3. Drive  424.4 km

    1. Drive from Phu Ruea to Chiang Maicar car 424.4 km
    6h 33m
    ฿1,626–2,348

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Phu Ruea to Chiang Maitaxi taxi 424.4 km
    6h 33m
    ฿4,700–6,000

  5. Bus to Loei, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Loeibus bus
    2. Fly from Loei (LOE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LOE - CNX
    5h 17m
    ฿3,971–5,789

  6. Bus to Phitsanulok, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Phitsanulokbus bus
    2. Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane PHS - CNX
    7h 4m
    ฿3,171–6,389

Phu Ruea to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Phu Ruea, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Phetprasert Tour operates a bus from Phu Ruea to Chiang Mai once daily. Tickets cost ฿470–850 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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