How to get fromKandy to Myanmarby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Myanmar by train or plane

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Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Yangon International Airport
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1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane BTC - RGN
24h 34m
$230–739
Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Yangon International Airport
1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane CMB - RGN
10h 34m
$415–825
Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport
1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane CMB - MDL
15h 31m
$702–1,809

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights

34Weekly Planes

17h 23mAverage Duration

$216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,214.8 km
Duration: 24h 34m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Myanmar?

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Excel Hotel via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Yangon International Airport (RGN), and Yangon Airport Terminal 1 in around 10h 34m.

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Yangon(opens in a new window), Myanmar (Burma)(opens in a new window)

Yangon, formerly romanized as Rangoon, is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Yangon served as the Capitals of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the administrative functions to the purpose-built capital city of Naypyidaw in north central Myanmar. With over five million people, Yangon is Myanmar's most populous city and its most important commercial centre.

Things to do in Yangon

Shwedagon Pagoda(Opens in a new window)

The Shwedagon Pagoda, officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw and also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar. The 99 m pagoda is situated on Singuttara Hill, to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, and dominates the Yangon skyline.

Bogyoke Market(Opens in a new window)

Bogyoke Aung San Market (Burmese: ဗိုလ်ချုပ်အောင်ဆန်းဈေး; formerly Scott's Market) is a major bazaar located in Pabedan township in central Yangon, Myanmar. Known for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets, the market is a major tourist destination, dominated by antique, Burmese handicraft and jewellery shops, art galleries, and clothing stores. Bogyoke Market is a popular black market location to exchange currency. The market also has a number of stores for local shoppers, selling medicine, foodstuffs, garments and foreign goods. It is closed on Monday, open every other day, including Sunday.

Yangon Central Station(Opens in a new window)

Yangon Central Railway Station, located in downtown Yangon, is the largest railway station in Myanmar. It is the gateway to Myanmar Railways' 3,126-mile (5,031 km) rail network whose reach covers Upper Myanmar (Naypyidaw, Mandalay, Shwebo), upcountry (Myitkyina), Shan hills (Taunggyi, Kalaw) and the Taninthayi coast (Mawlamyine, Ye).

Inya Lake(Opens in a new window)

Inya Lake is the largest lake in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), a popular recreational area for Yangonites, and a famous location for romance in popular culture. Located 6 miles (10 km) north of downtown Yangon, Inya Lake is bounded by Parami Road on the north, Pyay Road on the west, Inya Road on the southwest, University Avenue on the south, and Kaba Aye Pagoda Road on the east.

Places to stay in Yangon

Shangri-La Serviced Apartments, Yangon(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Wyndham Grand Yangon(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Prestige Residences at Golden Valley by Grand United Hospitality(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

PARKROYAL Yangon(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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