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How to get fromLaos to Mandalayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Mandalay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane LPQ - MDL
    5h 1m
    $312–843

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to Wang Photrain train
    3. Drive from Wang Pho to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Mandalaybus bus
    44h 9m
    $76–136

  3. Drive  1,285.8 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Mandalaycar car 1,285.8 km
    21h 21m
    $231–333

  4. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane VTE - MDL
    7h 54m
    $271–741

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    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
    8h 27m
    $251–555

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Laos and Mandalay, Myanmar?

Lao Airlines and Myanmar Airways International fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) once daily.

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