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

The cheapest way to get from Yangon to Shan State is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yangon to Shan State is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $340.

How far is it from Yangon to Shan State?

The distance between Yangon and Shan State is 590 km. The road distance is 612.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Yangon to Shan State without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $33,000 - $47,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Yangon to Shan State, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Yangon to Shan State?

The best way to get from Yangon to Shan State is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33,000 - $47,000 and takes 11h 15m.

Can I drive from Yangon to Shan State?

Yes, the driving distance between Yangon to Shan State is 612 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Yangon to Shan State.

Where can I stay near Shan State?

There are 11+ hotels available in Shan State.

Yangon to Shan State - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Yangon to Shan State by plane, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Tachilek
best
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tachilek (THL)plane RGN - THL
3h 30m
$57–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yangon to Taunggyibus
11h 15m
$33,014–47,016
Drive 612.5 km
1. Drive from Yangon to Taunggyicar 612.5 km
8h 23m
$58–84
Fly to Heho Airport
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane RGN - HEH
3h 43m
$150–200
Fly to Kengtung
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Kengtung (KET)plane RGN - KET
3h 35m
$59–345
Fly to Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT)plane RGN - NYT
2. Take the taxi from Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT) to Pinlaungtaxi
5h 18m
$170–450

Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tachilek (THL) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yangon to Shan State.

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Distance: 589.6 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Yangon, Myanmar and Shan State, Myanmar?

Air Thanlwin and Myanmar Airways International fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tachilek (THL) once daily. Alternatively, Mandalar Min Express operates a bus from Yangon to Taunggyi 4 times a day. Tickets cost $33,000–47,000 and the journey takes 11h. Shwe Mandalar Express also services this route once daily.

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