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How to get fromYangon to Shan Stateby plane, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly to Tachilek

    best
    1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane RGN - THL
    3h 30m
    $157–320

  2. Drive 612.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yangon to Taunggyicar car 612.5 km
    8h 23m
    $58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yangon to Taunggyibus bus
    11h 15m
    $33,014–47,016

  4. Fly to Heho Airport

    1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane plane RGN - HEH
    3h 38m
    $150–180

  5. Fly to Kengtung

    1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Kengtung (KET)plane plane RGN - KET
    3h 35m
    $64–405

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Myanmar Airways International, Mann Yadanarpon, and two other airlines fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tachilek (THL) 3 times a day. 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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