Mandalay to Bagan

Travelling between Mandalay and Bagan 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 PHP 6,614 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere PHP 6,614.

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 8 hours to travel between Mandalay and Bagan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mandalay and Bagan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Bagan.

Travelling between Mandalay and Bagan can be as cheap as PHP 6,614 if you opt for a Myanmar National Airlines flight and as expensive as PHP 6,614 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.

• 1 from Mandalay to Bagan starting from 16:20 Mandalay Airport until 16:20 Mandalay Airport

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

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 PHP 6,614.

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 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

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.

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