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Myanmar Transportation
How to Travel to Myanmar
Yangon International Airport
Travelers can also choose to fly to Mandalay from Bangkok or Chiang Mai in Thailand, Kunming in China, or Singapore.
There are a small number of border crossings that allow land travelers to enter Myanmar from Thailand or China.
Domestic Transportation in Myanmar
Domestic Flights
* Major Airports
Myanmar has airports in all its 7 states and 7 regions.
Yangon International Airport is the largest airport hub in Myanmar, with 34 air routes to major cities in the country.
Mandalay International Airport is the second largest airport, as well as the second international airport.
Nyaung U Airport is located in Nyaung, Bagan; there are available flights to most cities in the country.
Heho Airport is the nearest airport from Inle Lake; there are air routes to Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and other places, with at least one flight a day.
Trains
Long-distance bus
Long-distance Buses
There are three alternatives for travelers:a) Air-conditioned bus with 48 seats;
b) VIP luxury bus with 27 seats;
c) Air-conditioned minibus with 19 seats.
Main routes
Routes | Alternative Bus | Duration |
---|---|---|
Yangon-Bagan | a/b | 9 Hours |
Yangon-Mandalay | a/b | 9 Hours |
Yangon-Inle Lake | a/b | 11 Hours |
Mandalay-Bagan | a/c | 5-6 Hours |
Inle Lake-Bagan | a/b | 9 Hours |
Water Transportation
Fast and slow boats between Mandalay and Bagan are available in peak tourist season; the former always depart at 7 am from Mandalay and at 6 am from Bagan, arriving at 4:30 pm; the latter will take up two or three days. Note that both the two won't run in dry season. Public Buses
Street scene
Taxis
In cities like Yangon and Mandalay, a lot of taxis are available on the streets, usually the second-hand car from Japan. The taxis are designed without taximeter, so you need to bargain with the driver before getting on. The cost of going to an attraction in the city generally is within 2,000 Kyats. In addition, the taxis are mostly private, so they also undertake chartering car business. You can charter a taxi to travel around the city, and you need to come to an agreement with the driver on price in advance. Generally the price of chartering a taxi in Bagan and Mandalay is about 30,000 Kyats for a day. Bicycles
Renting bike is very convenient, and some hotels provide bike rental services. The price is about 1,000-2,000 Kyats for a day.