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How to get fromLuang Namtha to Mandalayby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Mandalay by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Tachilek, fly to Mandalay International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Luang Namtha to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane THL - MDL
    6h 10m
    $264–513

  2. Drive to Tachilek, fly to Heho Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Luang Namtha to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane plane THL - HEH
    3. Drive from Heho Airport (HEH) to Mandalaycar car
    8h 48m
    $173–521

  3. Bus, train to Jinghong, fly to Mandalay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Botenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane JHG - MDL
    12h 43m
    $303–920

Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Mandalay, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Luang Namtha to Mandalay. However, you can drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then take the taxi to Mandalay. Alternatively, you can drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Heho Airport (HEH), then drive to Mandalay.

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