What is the cheapest way to get from Yangon to Mandalay?

The cheapest way to get from Yangon to Mandalay is to train which costs $4 - $18 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Yangon to Mandalay?

The fastest way to get from Yangon to Mandalay is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Yangon and Mandalay?

No, there is no direct bus from Yangon to Mandalay. However, there are services departing from Excel Hotel and arriving at Mandalay via Yangon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Yangon and Mandalay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yangon Central Station station and arriving at Mandalay Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Yangon to Mandalay?

The distance between Yangon and Mandalay is 591 km. The road distance is 632.5 km.

How do I travel from Yangon to Mandalay without a car?

The best way to get from Yangon to Mandalay without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $27 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Yangon to Mandalay?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Yangon to Mandalay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yangon to Mandalay bus from?

Yangon to Mandalay bus services, operated by Shwe Mandalar Express, depart from Yangon station.

Where do I catch the Yangon to Mandalay train from?

Yangon to Mandalay train services, operated by Myanmar Railways, depart from Yangon Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Yangon to Mandalay?

The best way to get from Yangon to Mandalay is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 9h 50m, you could also train, which costs $4 - $18 and takes 15h.

Where does the Yangon to Mandalay bus arrive?

Yangon to Mandalay bus services, operated by Shwe Mandalar Express, arrive at Mandalay station.

Where does the Yangon to Mandalay train arrive?

Yangon to Mandalay train services, operated by Myanmar Railways, arrive at Mandalay Central Station.

Can I drive from Yangon to Mandalay?

Yes, the driving distance between Yangon to Mandalay is 632 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Yangon to Mandalay.

Where can I stay near Mandalay?

There are nine+ hotels available in Mandalay.

Yangon to Mandalay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yangon to Mandalay by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane RGN - MDL
3h 33m
$130–590
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yangon Central Station to Mandalay Central Stationtrain
15h
$4–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yangon to Mandalaybus
9h 50m
$27–47
Drive 632.5 km
1. Drive from Yangon to Mandalaycar 632.5 km
7h 18m
$60–87

Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 591 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Yangon, Myanmar and Mandalay, Myanmar?

Myanmar Airways International and Myanma Airways fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) once daily. Alternatively, Shwe Mandalar Express operates a bus from Yangon to Mandalay hourly. Tickets cost $16–38 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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