Mandalay International Airport to Bagan

Mandalay International Airport to Bagan

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Transportation from Mandalay International Airport to Bagan

Facts about the transport from Mandalay International Airport to Bagan

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure5:35 PM
Departures per day0
Distance160 kilometers
Transport CompaniesMyanmar Airways Intl, Myanmar National Airlines

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How to get from Mandalay International Airport to Bagan

Travelling between Mandalay International Airport and Bagan is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 225.52 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.98.

How long does it take to get from Mandalay International Airport to Bagan?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 25 hours to travel between Mandalay International Airport and Bagan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mandalay International Airport and Bagan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 55m to reach Bagan.

How much does it cost to get from Mandalay International Airport to Bagan?

Travelling between Mandalay International Airport and Bagan can be as cheap as USD 6.98 if you opt for a Myanmar Railways train and as expensive as USD 225.52 if you buy a Myanmar National Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mandalay International Airport and Bagan ?

  • 2 from Mandalay to Bagan starting from 08:00 Mandalay OK until 17:00 Mandalay OK
  • 1 from Mandalay to Bagan starting from 15:00 Mandalay Airport until 17:35 Mandalay Airport
  • 1 from Mandalay to Bagan starting from 21:00 Mandalay Central until 21:00 Mandalay Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mandalay International Airport to Bagan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Mandalay to Bagan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 59.82.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Mandalay and Bagan

Myanmar Airways Intl, Myanmar National Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Mandalay to Bagan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Mandalay and Bagan

OK Minibus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Mandalay International Airport to Bagan?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 68% opted for a bus
  • 31% took a train
  • 1% Other