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Phrae Old Town Museum
Provincial museum inside Khum Chao Luang, presenting Phrae history, local life, and artefacts in a grand teak residence.
Cheapest price on 25 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 25 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 25 Sept
7 h
Average journey duration on 25 Sept
7 h 48 m
Buses on 25 Sept
9
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bangkok to Phrae is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Phrae will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
On Fri 25 Sept, we found 9 buses from Bangkok to Phrae, including 9 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 7 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest buses will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.



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PORNPIRIYA TOURS COMPANY LIMITED




The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Phrae coaches for tomorrow, Friday 25 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 17:00 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
PORNPIRIYA TOURS COMPANY LIMITED | 9:00 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 10h48 | 19:48 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:46 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h18 | 19:04 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 1:00 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
957-5 | 17:30 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h30 | 2:00 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 7h00 | 2:30 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 3:30 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:40 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 8h00 | 3:40 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
PORNPIRIYA TOURS COMPANY LIMITED | 20:30 Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) | 10h48 | 7:18 Phrae, Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Bangkok to Phrae run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 490 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 490 km |
Average bus duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 8:00 |
Last bus 22:20 |
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Provincial museum inside Khum Chao Luang, presenting Phrae history, local life, and artefacts in a grand teak residence.
Historic private house museum with antiques, photographs, and decorative woodwork that reflects elite life in old Phrae.
Community museum in Ban Thung Hong highlighting indigo-dye traditions, textiles, and local craft knowledge still valued in Phrae.
Historic quarter with teak houses, temples, and quiet lanes. Ideal for walking between heritage sites and seeing old Phrae character.
Forest park area with viewpoints, giant teak roots, and nature walks close to town. A good change of pace from the old centre.
Large public park with a reservoir, exercise areas, and relaxed walking paths. Popular for sunset strolls and local outdoor life.
Northern Thai chilli dip of roasted green chillies, shallots and garlic, eaten with sticky rice and vegetables. A staple Lanna dish in Phrae homes.
Smoky tomato-based Lanna chilli dip with minced pork, fermented soybeans and spices. Traditional in northern homes and served with pork crackling and vegetables.
Northern curry noodle soup with coconut broth, usually topped with chicken or beef and crispy noodles. A signature dish across Upper Northern Thailand.
Relaxed café-restaurant in town serving Thai food, coffee and light meals in a pleasant garden-style atmosphere.
Casual local restaurant known for northern Thai dishes, especially khao soi and other Lanna staples, in a simple friendly setting.
Popular long-running noodle shop serving yentafo and other Thai noodle bowls. Informal, busy and well suited for an easy local lunch.
Budget-friendly for Thailand: guesthouses, local meals and short rides are low-cost, while limited upscale hotels and dining keep overall tourist spend below bigger Thai hubs.
Tipping is not expected. Round up small bills in cafés or taxis, and leave about 5-10% in nicer restaurants if service is good.
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Most Bangkok to Phrae buses use the Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal to Phrae Bus Terminal station pair, with some services arriving at Phrae, Mae Kham Mee Wang Chang. Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Phrae bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal.
Available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
Phrae Bus Terminal is 1 km from Phrae city centre. Public transport options include:
Phrae Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants inside the terminal
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Phrae Bus Terminal.
Available at Phrae Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phrae Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible.
Phrae, Mae Kham Mee Wang Chang is 12 km from Phrae city centre. Public transport options include:
Phrae, Mae Kham Mee Wang Chang has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small local food stalls and vendors
Ticket office support is available at Phrae, Mae Kham Mee Wang Chang.
Available at Phrae, Mae Kham Mee Wang Chang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phrae, Mae Kham Mee Wang Chang: Ramps available.
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