| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Jed Yord | Van 9pax | Any time | +4h 50m | $246.16 | |
Train | Thai Railway | Class 3 Fan | 00:17 | 04:05 | $2.62 | |
Bus | Phet Prasert | Express | 02:20 | 05:00 | $6.50 | |
Train | Thai Railway | 2nd Class Sleeper AC | 02:51 | 07:15 | $23.80 | |
Train | Thai Railway | Class 3 Fan | 04:19 | 08:40 | $6.95 | |
Train | Thai Railway | Class 3 Fan | 04:53 | 08:40 | $6.80 | |
Bus | Phet Prasert | Express | 07:00 | 09:20 | $6.50 | |
Train | Thai Railway | Class 3 Fan | 07:20 | 12:10 | $5.76 | |
Train | Thai Railway | Class 3 Fan | 07:56 | 12:10 | $5.61 | |
Bus | GreenBus | Express Combo | 09:00 | 12:50 | $8.95 | |
Bus | GreenBus | Express Combo | 13:00 | 16:50 | $8.35 | |
Train | Thai Railway | 2nd Class AC seats only | 15:57 | 19:30 | $2.98 | |
Train | Thai Railway | Class 3 Fan | 23:42 | 04:05 | $2.77 |
Travelling between Phrae and Chiang Mai is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 21.41 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.26.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 5 hours to travel between Phrae and Chiang Mai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Phrae and Chiang Mai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 55m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 36m to reach Chiang Mai.
Travelling between Phrae and Chiang Mai can be as cheap as USD 4.26 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 21.41 if you buy a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phrae to Chiang Mai.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
BangkokTaxi24, Freedom Tour Taxi Service (Freedom Tour and Taxi Service), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส), Than Car Service (ธาน คาร์ เซอร์วิส)
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 55m |
| Earliest Departure | 4:26 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:43 PM |
| Departures per day | 9 |
| Distance | 146 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | BangkokTaxi24, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, GreenBus, Smart En Plus, Thai Railway, Than Car Service |