There are 4 ways to get from Mandalay to Bagan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Minivan, bus
best- Take the bus from Mandalay to Pyin Oo Lwinbus
- Take the bus from Pyin Oo Lwin to Bagan Shwe Pyibus
10h 19m$40–71Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mandalay Central to Bagantrain
11h 38m$9–17Drive 185.8 km
- Drive from Mandalay to Bagancar 185.8 km
2h 50m$18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mandalay to Bagantaxi 185.8 km
2h 50m$140–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mandalay to Bagan is to train which costs $8 - $17 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Mandalay to Bagan is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Mandalay to Bagan. However, there are services departing from Mandalay and arriving at Bagan Shwe Pyi via Pyin Oo Lwin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mandalay to Bagan. However, there are services departing from Mandalay Central and arriving at Bagan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Mandalay and Bagan is 300 km. The road distance is 185.8 km.
The best way to get from Mandalay to Bagan without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Mandalay to Bagan, including transfers.
Mandalay to Bagan bus services, operated by Mandalay Transport, depart from Mandalay station.
Mandalay to Bagan train services, operated by Myanmar Railways, depart from Mandalay Central station.
The best way to get from Mandalay to Bagan is to Minivan and bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Mandalay, Myanmar and Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar?
You can take a vehicle from Mandalay to Bagan via Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Bagan in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, Myanmar Railways operates a train from Mandalay Central to Bagan twice daily. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Phone
- (+95) 67 77061
- Website
- railways.gov.mm
Train from Mandalay Central to Bagan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://www.railways.gov.mm/
- Schedules at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/myanmar-railways
- Ordinary
- $1
- Sleeper Berth
- $2
- Upper Class
- $2
Bus from Mandalay to Pyin Oo Lwin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Phone
- +95 9 45111 0001
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Pyin Oo Lwin to Bagan Shwe Pyi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mandalay to Bagan bus services, operated by Mandalay Transport, arrive at Pyin Oo Lwin station.
Mandalay to Bagan train services, operated by Myanmar Railways, arrive at Bagan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mandalay to Bagan is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Mandalay to Bagan.
There are 10+ hotels available in Bagan.