There are 5 ways to get from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Heho Airport
best- Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane RGN - HEH
1h 45m$158–177Fly to Tachilek
cheapest- Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tachilek (THL)plane RGN - THL
1h 47m$69–394Bus
- Take the bus from Yangon to Taunggyibus
11h 11m$33,007–47,008Drive 603.6 km
- Drive from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Taunggyicar 603.6 km
8h 22m$80–115Fly to Kengtung
- Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Kengtung (KET)plane RGN - KET
2h 53m$73–411
Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Heho Airport (HEH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $150 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State. However, there are services departing from Yangon and arriving at Taunggyi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Yangon Airport (RGN) and Shan State is 471 km. The road distance is 603.6 km.
The best way to get from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State without a car is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs $33,000 - $47,000.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State, including transfers.
Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State bus services, operated by Mandalar Min Express, depart from Yangon station.
The best way to get from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $150 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33,000 - $47,000 and takes 11h 11m.
Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State bus services, operated by Mandalar Min Express, arrive at Taunggyi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State is 604 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Shan State.
What companies run services between Yangon Airport (RGN), Myanmar and Shan State, Myanmar?
Myanmar Airways International and Mann Yadanarpon fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Heho Airport (HEH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Mandalar Min Express operates a bus from Yangon to Taunggyi 4 times a day. Tickets cost $33,000–47,000 and the journey takes 11h. Shwe Mandalar Express also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airmyp.com
Flights from Yangon International Airport to Heho Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Yangon International Airport to Tachilek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Yangon International Airport to Kengtung via Heho Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Yangon International Airport to Heho Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $125–140
Flights from Yangon International Airport to Tachilek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Flights from Yangon International Airport to Tachilek via Heho Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Phone
- 09 772 889 998
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mandalar Minn Express
Bus from Yangon to Taunggyi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33,000–47,000
- Website
- Mandalar Minn Express
- Standard
- $33,000
- VIP
- $47,000
- Phone
- 09765461126
- [email protected]
- Website
- shwemandalarexpress.com.mm
Bus from Yangon to Taunggyi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- shwemandalarexpress.com.mm
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