There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Phrae by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus 146
- Take the taxi from Lampang to Phraetaxi
6h 32m฿1,544–2,096Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Train Station
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Den Chaitrain 52 / ...
9h 32m฿1,015–1,930Drive 230.5 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Phraecar 230.5 km
3h 30m฿1,019–1,472Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Phraetaxi 230.5 km
3h 30m฿2,500–3,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Phrae is to bus and train which costs ฿1000 - ฿2000 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Phrae is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1500.
The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Phrae is 332 km. The road distance is 230.5 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Phrae without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 32m and costs ฿1500 - ฿2100.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Phrae, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai (State) to Phrae is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Phrae.
There are 41+ hotels available in Phrae.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Phrae, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai (State) to Phrae. However, you can take the bus to Lampang then take the taxi to Phrae. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Phrae via Chiang Mai Train Station, Chiang Mai, and Den Chai in around 9h 32m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- 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 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,100
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Lampang - Chiang Mai
- Phone
- +66 81 387 0193
Chiang Rai One Plus Taxi
- Phone
- +66 93 381 3157
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 5375-0773
- Website
- taxichiangrai.com
Taxi Meter Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
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