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How to get fromMandalay to Inle Lakeby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Mandalay to Inle Lake by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Mandalay Central Station to Thazitrain train
    2. Drive from Thazi to Inle Lakecar car
    5h 30m
    $17–29

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mandalay to Taunggyibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Taunggyi to Inle Laketaxi taxi
    10h 57m
    $42–72

  3. Drive  241.9 km

    1. Drive from Mandalay to Inle Lakecar car 241.9 km
    4h 8m
    $23–33

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Mandalay, Myanmar and Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Mandalay to Inle Lake. However, you can take the train to Thazi then drive to Inle Lake. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mandalay, take the bus to Taunggyi, then take the taxi to Inle Lake.

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