There are 5 ways to get from Bangkok to Bagan by plane, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane DMK - MDL
- Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
6h 24m$276–396Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bagan Nyaung U Airport
cheapest- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bagan Nyaung U Airport (NYU)plane BKK - NYU
7h 46m$136–408Drive 1,227.2 km
- Drive from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Bagancar 1,227.2 km
17h 30m$162–233Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane BKK - MDL
- Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
6h 48m$272–632Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Heho Airport, drive
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane DMK - HEH
- Drive from Heho Airport (HEH) to Bagancar
10h 51m$311–542
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Bagan is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Bagan is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 24m and costs $270 - $400.
The distance between Bangkok and Bagan is 1161 km. The road distance is 1227.2 km.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Bangkok to Bagan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Bagan is 1227 km. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Bangkok to Bagan.
There are one+ hotels available in Bagan.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Bagan, Myanmar?
Myanmar Airways International flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bagan Nyaung U Airport (NYU) 3 times a week.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bagan Nyaung U Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mandalay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–490
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Heho Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- airmyp.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Heho Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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