There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Bagan by plane, taxi, or car
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Bagan is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 29h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Bagan is to fly and taxi which takes 16h 31m and costs $300 - $700.
The distance between Kathmandu and Bagan is 1426 km. The road distance is 1892 km.
It takes approximately 16h 31m to get from Kathmandu to Bagan, including transfers.
Bagan is 45 min ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 9:25 PM in Kathmandu and 10:10 PM in Bagan.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Bagan is 1892 km. It takes approximately 29h 35m to drive from Kathmandu to Bagan.
There are 10+ hotels available in Bagan.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Bagan. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then take the taxi to Bagan. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Bagan in around 29h 35m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mandalay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mandalay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Mandalay International Airport via Kunming, Luxi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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