What is the cheapest way to get from Thailand to Bagan?

The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Bagan is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 17h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thailand to Bagan?

The fastest way to get from Thailand to Bagan is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs $260 - $470.

How far is it from Thailand to Bagan?

The distance between Thailand and Bagan is 1177 km. The road distance is 1241.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Thailand to Bagan?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Thailand to Bagan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Thailand and Bagan?

Bagan is 30 min behind Thailand. It is currently 11:45 PM in Thailand and 11:15 PM in Bagan.

Can I drive from Thailand to Bagan?

Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Bagan is 1241 km. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Thailand to Bagan.

Where can I stay near Bagan?

There are 11+ hotels available in Bagan.

Thailand to Bagan - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Bagan by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane DMK - MDL
2. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
6h 40m
$281–411
Drive 1,241.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bangkok to Bagancar 1,241.3 km
17h 48m
$169–244
Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane CNX - MDL
2. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
5h 59m
$261–461
Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane BKK - MDL
2. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
7h 11m
$282–642
Bus to Tachilek, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus
2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane THL - MDL
3. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
11h 12m
$196–574

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,177.5 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Thailand and Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Thailand to Bagan. However, you can take the subway to Mrt Kak Si, walk to It Square Laksi, take the bus to Don Mueang New Market, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then take the taxi to Bagan. Alternatively, you can drive from Bangkok to Bagan in around 17h 48m.

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