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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Kathaby train, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Katha by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane KUL - MDL
    3. Take the train from Mandalay Central Station to Nabatrain train
    23h 26m
    $182–520

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kalemyo, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kalemyo (KMV)plane plane KUL - KMV
    3. Drive from Kalemyo (KMV) to Kathacar car
    20h 43m
    $142–397

  3. Drive 2,905.5 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Kathacar car 2,905.5 km
    40h 6m
    $275–397

  4. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Mandalay International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane SZB - MDL
    2. Take the train from Mandalay Central Station to Nabatrain train
    26h 15m
    $411–874

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,654.5 km
  • Duration: 23h 26m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Katha, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Katha. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), take the taxi to Mandalay Central, take the train to Naba, then take the taxi to Katha. Alternatively, you can drive from Kuala Lumpur to Katha in around 40h 6m.

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