With the charm completely different from those of the other cities you have traveled in your life, Yangon and Bagan should be on the list of the must-visit destinations of Indochina tours Myanmar. Few nights in Yangon will give you a brief introduction about Myanmar since Yangon is the international airport and most of you are likely to arrive in Yangon on the first day of your trip to this country. And Bagan is the next recommended destination to travel from Yangon.
The first question given out is: “How to travel from Yangon to Bagan?” The answer varies depending on your budget, timing as well as your adventurous mind. Hereunder is the useful information for means of transportation to Bagan from Yangon. You are free to choose the way to travel, but bear in mind that, no matter which option you choose, you will have unforgettable experiences during your holiday in Burma.
- Short Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Air Bagan from Yangon to Bagan-source: internet
It is no doubt that to travel from Yangon to Bagan, the fastest and easiest way, especially for time-stressed travelers and who are going on an abundant budget, is flight. It is absolutely wise to take a plane if you do not have much time and you do not want to spend so much time on an overnight train/bus. Even though Air Bagan may be the best airline flying the route, there are also other airway companies for you to choose from such as: Air Mandalay and Myanmar Airways. travel to Myanmar
Depending on the time you make booking and the airway company you choose, the air fare varies yet it is pretty high: from 95 – 155USD/ ticket. You should book the hotel in Bagan in advance and also airport transfer from Bagan’s Nyaung-U Airport to your hotel if you want to choose this convenient option.
- 2. Overnight Bus from Yangon to Bagan
Normally, an overnight bus to cover the distance of 611km from Yangon to Bagan will take you around 10 – 11 hours. The road condition is quite good and the quality of an overnight bus is much better than what you have imagined about the quality of the transportation services in Burma.
If you choose to travel by overnight bus, you will be able to save quite a lot (you can save 1 night hotel and the bus ticket is about 13,000 kyat (USD $10)/person. Since it is quite noisy if you travel with local people and the driver turn on Burmese music, it is a very good choice especially for those who do not suffer car sick and can sleep on the bus.
Normally, the overnight bus departs at Yangon at 6.00 PM and arrives in Bagan at around 4.00 AM (the following day). So make sure to book your hotels in Bagan in advance and prepare for the transfer from bus station to your hotel as well if you choose an overnight bus.
- Local Train from Yangon to Bagan
The standard of local train in Myanmar is not as good as those in other countries in Southeast Asia such as Thailand or Vietnam, etc. The train is noisy, the speed is incredibly slow and your bed in the cabin is rather hard to sleep. As you will be warned in advance, the scenery is not all stunning, don’t be let down if you are looking for a beautiful scenic when traveling by train. You will go through many peaceful local villages which may be some having the lowest living conditions you might have seen during your travel. But 15-17 hours on the bumpy ride are the most memorable feelings about transferring by local train from Yangon to Bagan.
Sleeper Train Cabin Yangon to Bagan- source:
You cannot buy the train ticket directly at the train station, therefore, you have to get your train ticket from one of some travel agents in the center of Yangon. Expect the ticket price to be from few dollars to 50$USD/ soft sleeper/ ticket. As no drink or food is included in your ticket fare, it is a good idea to prepare some snack or drink for your long journey from Yangon to Bagan in advance. Otherwise, it is possible to buy snack on the train.
The train normally leaves Yangon train station at 4.00 PM and arrives in Bagan around 09.00 AM (the following day).
See more:
WHAT TO AT NIGHT IN CHIANG MAI
MANUHA PAGODA FESTIVAL – A CLOSER STEP TO BAGAN
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE OF TRAVELING YANGON
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