What is the cheapest way to get from Bagan to Shan State?

The cheapest way to get from Bagan to Shan State is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bagan to Shan State?

The fastest way to get from Bagan to Shan State is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $150 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Bagan and Shan State?

No, there is no direct bus from Bagan to Shan State. However, there are services departing from Bagan Shwe Pyi and arriving at Taunggyi via Pyin Oo Lwin and Mandalay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

How far is it from Bagan to Shan State?

The distance between Bagan and Shan State is 543 km. The road distance is 329.3 km.

How do I travel from Bagan to Shan State without a car?

The best way to get from Bagan to Shan State without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 21h 13m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Bagan to Shan State?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Bagan to Shan State, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bagan to Shan State bus from?

Bagan to Shan State bus services, operated by OK Minibus, depart from Bagan Shwe Pyi station.

Bus or fly from Bagan to Shan State?

The best way to get from Bagan to Shan State is to bus and Minivan which takes 21h 13m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Bagan to Shan State bus arrive?

Bagan to Shan State bus services, operated by OK Minibus, arrive at Pyin Oo Lwin station.

Can I drive from Bagan to Shan State?

Yes, the driving distance between Bagan to Shan State is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Bagan to Shan State.

Where can I stay near Shan State?

There are 10+ hotels available in Shan State.

Bagan to Shan State - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and Minivan

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There are 6 ways to get from Bagan to Shan State by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Kengtung
best
1. Take the taxi from Bagan to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi
2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Kengtung (KET)plane MDL - KET
3h 44m
$278–501
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bagan to Mandalay Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Mandalay to Taunggyibus
22h 45m
$21–45
Bus, Minivan
1. Take the bus from Bagan Shwe Pyi to Pyin Oo Lwinbus
2. Take the bus from Pyin Oo Lwin to Mandalaybus
3. Take the bus from Mandalay to Taunggyibus
21h 13m
$38–82
Drive 329.3 km
1. Drive from Bagan to Taunggyicar 329.3 km
4h 57m
$32–45
Fly Bagan Nyaung U Airport to Heho Airport
1. Fly from Bagan Nyaung U Airport (NYU) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane NYU - HEH
1h 26m
$159–360
Drive to Heho Airport, fly to Tachilek
1. Drive from Bagan to Heho Airport (HEH)car
2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL)plane HEH - THL
5h 38m
$135–460

Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Kengtung (KET) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.2 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar and Shan State, Myanmar?

You can take a vehicle from Bagan to Taunggyi via Bagan Shwe Pyi, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Mandalay in around 21h 13m. Alternatively, Myanmar Airways International flies from Bagan Nyaung U Airport (NYU) to Heho Airport (HEH) once a week.

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