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There are 5 ways to get from Phu Ruea to Chiang Mai by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Den Chai

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Den Chaibus876
    2. Take the bus from Den Chai to Chiang Maibus874 / ...
    7h 35m
    ฿502–732

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Chiang Maibus876
    8h
    ฿470–800

  3. Drive 424.3 km

    1. Drive from Phu Ruea to Chiang Maicar424.3 km
    6h 32m
    ฿1,514–2,187

  4. Bus to Loei, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Loeibus
    2. Fly from Loei (LOE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeLOE - CNX
    5h 17m
    ฿2,971–8,289

  5. Bus to Phitsanulok, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Phitsanulokbus
    2. Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planePHS - CNX
    6h 49m
    ฿2,671–6,399

Phu Ruea to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿502Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phu Ruea, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Phu Ruea to Chiang Mai via Den Chai in around 7h 35m.

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