Visiting Myanmar - Local knowledge for global travellers.
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The Yangon circle train is a popular activity for people visiting Myanmar.
The Yangon circle train is old, so don’t expect comfortable seats or Western standards, but it is a great way to see Yangon and the surrounding area.
It is also a good way to travel as the locals do.
Most of the people who ride the Yangon circle train are in fact residents of the greater Yangon area.
The total trip on the Yangon circle train takes three hours.
The train leaves from the Yangon Central Railway Station.
To buy a ticket on the Yangon circle train, go to the platform and purchase a ticket at the booth for foreign travelers.
Make sure to have your passport with you, as they will ask for your passport number when you purchase a ticket.
