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Trains from Yangon to Mandalay, Myanmar
Trains run regularly each day from Yangon to Mandalay.
The trip takes fifteen hours and trains from Yangon to Mandalay run both in daytime and at night.
The cost of a train from Yangon to Mandalay is USD$15 for a regular seat.
Trains from Lashio, Hsipaw, and Pwin U Lwin to Mandalay, Myanmar
There are two trains a day from Pyin U Lwin ($4/$2) and one from Lashio via Hsipaw and Pwin U Lwin ($9/$3 from Hsipaw).
Trains from Pyin U Lwin to Mandalay cost USD$2-4.
Trains from Lashio to Mandalay cost USD$9.
Trains from Hsipaw to Mandalay cost USD$3.
Located in central Myanmar, Mandalay is the second largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma).
On the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River, Mandalay is an important city for Myanmar’s economy and a great city for visitors to soak up the culture.
Whether visiting Mandalay’s Royal Palace, Mandalay Hill, or watching the city’s many monks go about their daily routines, Mandalay is a great city to visit in Myanmar.
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
