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Boats from Bagan to Mandalay, Myanmar run regularly throughout the year. However, the schedule varies according to the season and the water level on the river. The general boat schedule from Bagan Mandalay is below. Make sure to check an updated boat schedule when you arrive.
Boat from Bagan to Mandalay:
Runs: Daily
Departs Mandalay 6:30am
Arrives Bagan 6:30pm
Cost of boat from Bagan Mandalay: USD$20
Boats from Mandalay to Bagan, Myanmar run regularly throughout the year. However, the schedule varies according to the season and the water level on the river. There are two types of boats that travel from Mandalay to Bagan, the slow boat and the speed boat. The general boat schedule from Mandalay to Bagan is below. Make sure to check an updated boat schedule when you arrive.
Slow Boat from Mandalay to Bagan:
Runs: Sunday and Wednesday
Departs Mandalay 5:30am
Arrives Bagan 4:30pm
Cost of boat from Mandalay to Bagan: USD$33
Speed Boat from Mandalay to Bagan:
Runs: Daily
Departs Mandalay 7am
Arrives Bagan 4:30pm
Cost of boat from Mandalay to Bagan: USD$10
