There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Bagan by plane, taxi, or car
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Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Bagan is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Bagan is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 51m and costs $260 - $440.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Bagan is 611 km. The road distance is 801.1 km.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chiang Mai to Bagan, including transfers.
Bagan is 30 min behind Chiang Mai. It is currently 2:54 PM in Chiang Mai and 2:24 PM in Bagan.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Bagan is 801 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Chiang Mai to Bagan.
There are 10+ hotels available in Bagan.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Bagan. However, you can fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) then take the taxi to Bagan. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Mai to Bagan in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Mandalay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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