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How to get fromPhrae to Chiang Raiby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Phrae to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Phrae to Ngaotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ngao to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus Ngao - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
    4h 1m
    ฿1,870–2,079

  2. Drive  230.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phrae to Chiang Raicar car 230.8 km
    3h 30m
    ฿1,020–1,474

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Phrae to Chiang Raitaxi taxi 230.8 km
    3h 30m
    ฿2,500–3,100

  4. Taxi, bus via Lampang

    1. Take the taxi from Phrae to Lampangtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus 146
    6h 32m
    ฿1,638–2,116

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  • Distance: 232.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Phrae to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Ngao, take the bus to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Phrae to Chiang Rai in around 3h 30m.

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