Yangon to Mandalay

Yangon to Mandalay

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Yangon to Mandalay Schedule

Yangon to Mandalay Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Myanmar Airways Intl Business #8M330707:20 - 08:25MMK 254,219
JJ Express Express 09:00 - 18:00MMK 26,879
Myanmar Airways Intl Economy #8M62410:25 - 11:35MMK 234,256
JJ Express Express 12:00 - 22:00MMK 24,399
Myanmar National Airlines Economy #UB13315:30 - 17:00MMK 280,829
Myanmar Airways Intl Economy 17:25 - 14:00MMK 443,867
JJ Express Express 19:00 - 06:00MMK 26,879
JJ Express VIP 20:00 - 07:00MMK 38,216

Transportation from Yangon to Mandalay

Facts about the transport from Yangon to Mandalay

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure8:15 PM
Departures per day13
Distance900 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJJ Express, Myanmar Airways Intl

How to get from Yangon to Mandalay

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 24.50 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 11.00.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Yangon and Mandalay depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Yangon and Mandalay. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 18h to reach Mandalay.

How much does it cost to get from Yangon to Mandalay?

Travelling between Yangon and Mandalay can be as cheap as USD 11.00 if you opt for a JJ Express bus and as expensive as USD 24.50 if you buy a JJ Express Bus 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 Yangon and Mandalay ?

  • 13 from Yangon to Mandalay starting from 06:30 Aung Mingalar until 20:15 Aung Mingalar

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Yangon to Mandalay.

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 Yangon to Mandalay, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 108.72.

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 Yangon and Mandalay

Myanmar Airways Intl

Bus

Travelling from Yangon to Mandalay 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 Yangon and Mandalay

JJ Express

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 Yangon to Mandalay?

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

  • 100% opted for a bus