How to get fromKo Samui to Mandalayby plane, busferry, train, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui to Mandalay by plane, busferry, train, car, bus, or ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane USM - MDL
5h 3m
$489–1,074
Bus and ferry, train, drive, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the train from Salaya to Wang Photrain
3. Drive from Wang Pho to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar
4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Mandalaybus
2d
$71–137
Ferry, train, drive, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hinferry
2. Take the train from Hua Hin to Nakhon Pathomtrain 32
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Chong Khaeptrain
4. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar
5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain
6. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Mandalaybus
2d 1h
$80–193
Bus and ferry, train, drive, bus via Tha Kham
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Nakhon Pathomtrain 32
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Chong Khaeptrain
4. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar
5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain
6. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Mandalaybus
2d

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

31Weekly Planes

6h 17mAverage Duration

$406Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,483.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Mandalay, Myanmar?

Bangkok Airways and Myanmar Airways International fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) 4 times a day.

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

Mandalay is the second-largest city in Myanmar, after Yangon. Located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River, 631 km (392 miles; road distance) north of Yangon, the city has a population of 1,225,553 (2014 census). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Mandalay

Mandalay Hill(Opens in a new window)

Mandalay Hill is a 240 m hill that is located to the northeast of the city centre of Mandalay in Burma. The city took its name from the hill. Mandalay Hill is known for its abundance of pagodas and monasteries, and has been a major pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries. At the top of the hill is the Sutaungpyei (literally wish-fulfilling) Pagoda. A panoramic view of Mandalay from the top of Mandalay Hill alone makes it worthwhile to attempt a climb up its stairways. There are four covered stairways called saungdan leading up the hill from the south, southeast, west and north, and convenient seats of masonry work line these stairways all the way up. A one-way motor road today saves time and also makes it accessible for those who are unable to climb up the stairs, leading to an escalator and a lift to the pagoda at the summit.

U Bein Bridge(Opens in a new window)

U Bein Bridge (Burmese: ဦးပိန် တံတား) is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2 km bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. Construction began when the capital of Ava Kingdom moved to Amarapura, and the bridge is named after the mayor who had it built. It is used as an important passageway for the local people and has also become a tourist attraction and therefore a significant source of income for souvenir sellers. It is particularly busy during July and August when the lake is at its highest.

Mahagandhayon Monastery(Opens in a new window)

Mahāgandhāyon Monastery (Burmese: မဟာဂန္ဓရုံကျောင်းတိုက်), located in Amarapura, Myanmar, is the country's most prominent monastic college. The monastery, known for its strict adherence to the Vinaya, the Buddhist monastic code.

Hsinbyume Pagoda(Opens in a new window)

The Hsinbyume Pagoda is a large pagoda on the northern side of Mingun in Sagaing Region in Myanmar, on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It is approximately 10 km northwest of Mandalay and is located in the proximity of the Mingun Pahtodawgyi. The pagoda is painted white and is modeled on the physical description of the Buddhist mythological mountain, Mount Meru.

Places to stay in Mandalay

Hotel Aurora(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Royal Pearl Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Dragon Phoenix Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

A.D.1Hotel(Opens in a new window)

6.2Pleasant

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