There are 2 ways to get from Vientiane to Bagan by plane, taxi, or car
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Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Bagan is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 21h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Bagan is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 11m and costs $380 - $900.
The distance between Vientiane and Bagan is 963 km. The road distance is 1349.4 km.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Vientiane to Bagan, including transfers.
Bagan is 30 min behind Vientiane. It is currently 1:56 PM in Vientiane and 1:26 PM in Bagan.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Bagan is 1349 km. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Vientiane to Bagan.
There are 10+ hotels available in Bagan.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Bagan. However, you can fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) then take the taxi to Bagan. Alternatively, you can drive from Vientiane to Bagan in around 21h 59m.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Mandalay International Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–750
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Mandalay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Mandalay International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Mandalay International Airport via Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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