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How to get fromLaos to Baganby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Laos to Bagan by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane VTE - MDL
    2. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi taxi
    10h 50m
    $431–901

  2. Drive  1,349.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vientiane to Bagancar car 1,349.4 km
    21h 59m
    $242–350

  3. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane LPQ - MDL
    2. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $502–1,053

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 967.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Laos to Bagan. However, you can take the bus to Vientiane Airport, walk to Wattay International Airport (VTE) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then take the taxi to Bagan. Alternatively, you can drive from Vientiane to Bagan in around 21h 59m.

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