What is the cheapest way to get from Bagan to Shan State?

The cheapest way to get from Bagan to Shan State is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bagan to Shan State?

The fastest way to get from Bagan to Shan State is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $140 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Bagan and Shan State?

No, there is no direct bus from Bagan to Shan State. However, there are services departing from Bagan Shwe Pyi and arriving at Taunggyi via Pyin Oo Lwin and Mandalay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

How far is it from Bagan to Shan State?

The distance between Bagan and Shan State is 247 km. The road distance is 332.9 km.

How do I travel from Bagan to Shan State without a car?

The best way to get from Bagan to Shan State without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 21h 13m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Bagan to Shan State?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Bagan to Shan State, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bagan to Shan State bus from?

Bagan to Shan State bus services, operated by OK Minibus, depart from Bagan Shwe Pyi station.

Bus or fly from Bagan to Shan State?

The best way to get from Bagan to Shan State is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $140 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 21h 13m.

Where does the Bagan to Shan State bus arrive?

Bagan to Shan State bus services, operated by OK Minibus, arrive at Pyin Oo Lwin station.

Can I drive from Bagan to Shan State?

Yes, the driving distance between Bagan to Shan State is 333 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Bagan to Shan State.

Where can I stay near Shan State?

There are 12+ hotels available in Shan State.

Bagan to Shan State - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, Minivan, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bagan to Shan State by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Bagan Nyaung U Airport
best
1. Fly from Bagan Nyaung U Airport (NYU) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane NYU - HEH
1h 26m
$149–350
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bagan to Mandalay Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Mandalay to Taunggyibus
22h 45m
$21–45
Bus, Minivan
1. Take the bus from Bagan Shwe Pyi to Pyin Oo Lwinbus
2. Take the bus from Pyin Oo Lwin to Mandalaybus
3. Take the bus from Mandalay to Taunggyibus
21h 13m
$38–82
Drive 332.9 km
1. Drive from Bagan to Taunggyicar 332.9 km
5h 19m
$32–46
Drive, fly to Tachilek
1. Drive from Bagan to Heho Airport (HEH)car
2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL)plane HEH - THL
6h
$155–491

Bagan Nyaung U Airport (NYU) to Heho Airport (HEH) flights

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40 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bagan to Shan State.

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Distance: 247.1 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar and Shan State, Myanmar?

Myanmar Airways International flies from Bagan Nyaung U Airport (NYU) to Heho Airport (HEH) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bagan to Taunggyi via Bagan Shwe Pyi, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Mandalay in around 21h 13m.

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