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 1h 59m and costs $65 - $340.

How far is it from Yangon to Shan State?

The distance between Yangon and Shan State is 485 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 10h 15m and costs $36,000 - $48,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m 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 2h 1m and costs $160 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36,000 - $48,000 and takes 10h 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.

Yangon to Shan State - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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 Heho Airport
best
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Heho Airport (HEH)RGN - HEH
2h 1m
$162–194
Drive 612.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yangon to Taunggyi612.5 km
8h 23m
$58–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yangon to Taunggyi
10h 15m
$36,014–48,016
Fly to Kengtung
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Kengtung (KET)RGN - KET
1h 59m
$66–339
Fly to Tachilek
1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tachilek (THL)RGN - THL
2h 3m
$69–344

Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Heho Airport (HEH) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.9 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

Myanmar Airways International and Myanma Airways fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Heho Airport (HEH) twice daily. Alternatively, Mandalar Min Express operates a bus from Yangon to Taunggyi 3 times a day. Tickets cost $36,000–48,000 and the journey takes 10h. Shwe Mandalar Express also services this route twice daily.

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