There are 4 ways to get from Bagan to Mandalay by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, Minivan
best- Take the bus from Bagan Shwe Pyi to Pyin Oo Lwinbus
- Take the bus from Pyin Oo Lwin to Mandalaybus
10h 11m$37–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bagan to Mandalay Centraltrain
11h 29m$7–14Drive 179.7 km
- Drive from Bagan to Mandalaycar 179.7 km
2h 39m$17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bagan to Mandalaytaxi 179.7 km
2h 39m$140–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bagan to Mandalay is to train which costs $6 - $14 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bagan to Mandalay is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Bagan to Mandalay. However, there are services departing from Bagan Shwe Pyi and arriving at Mandalay via Pyin Oo Lwin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Bagan to Mandalay. However, there are services departing from Bagan and arriving at Mandalay Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Bagan and Mandalay is 297 km. The road distance is 179.7 km.
The best way to get from Bagan to Mandalay without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 10h 11m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Bagan to Mandalay, including transfers.
Bagan to Mandalay bus services, operated by OK Minibus, depart from Bagan Shwe Pyi station.
Bagan to Mandalay train services, operated by Myanmar Railways, depart from Bagan station.
The best way to get from Bagan to Mandalay is to bus and Minivan which takes 10h 11m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $14 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Bagan, Myanmar and Mandalay, Myanmar?
You can take a vehicle from Bagan to Mandalay via Bagan Shwe Pyi, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Mandalay in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, Myanmar Railways operates a train from Bagan to Mandalay Central twice daily. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Phone
- (+95) 67 77061
- Website
- railways.gov.mm
Train from Bagan to Mandalay Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://www.railways.gov.mm/
- Schedules at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/myanmar-railways
- Ordinary
- $1
- Sleeper Berth
- $2
- Upper Class
- $2
- Phone
- +95 9 45111 0001
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Bagan Shwe Pyi to Pyin Oo Lwin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Pyin Oo Lwin to Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–40
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More Questions & Answers
Bagan to Mandalay bus services, operated by OK Minibus, arrive at Pyin Oo Lwin station.
Bagan to Mandalay train services, operated by Myanmar Railways, arrive at Mandalay Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bagan to Mandalay is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Bagan to Mandalay.
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