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How to get fromIpoh to Baganby bus, plane, taxi, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipoh to Bagan by bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Penang International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)planePEN - MDL
    3. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
    13h 23m
    $255–568

  2. Drive 2,382.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Terminal Meru Raya to Bagancar2,382.5 km
    33h 16m
    $226–326

  3. Fly from Ipoh, taxi

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)planeIPH - MDL
    2. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
    17h 36m
    $381–1,087

  4. Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Kl Sentraltrain
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)planeKUL - MDL
    4. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi
    12h 32m
    $226–502

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Ipoh to Bagan. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, take the line 102 bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then take the taxi to Bagan. Alternatively, you can drive from Terminal Meru Raya to Bagan in around 33h 16m.

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