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

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There are 4 ways to get from Laos to Bagan by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    best
    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
    6h 57m
    $412–903

  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 Wattay International Airport, taxi

    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
    9h 50m
    $401–851

  4. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane UTH - MDL
    3. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi taxi
    10h 22m
    $361–715

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 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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