Nyaung U Airport (NYU) to Mandalay (MDL)

Nyaung U Airport (NYU) to Mandalay (MDL)

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Transportation from Nyaung U Airport to Mandalay

Facts about the transport from Nyaung U Airport to Mandalay

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure2:20 PM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day0
Distance160 kilometers
Transport CompaniesMyanmar National Airlines

How to get from Nyaung U Airport to Mandalay

Travelling between Nyaung U Airport and Mandalay is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 227.55 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 6.55.

How long does it take to get from Nyaung U Airport to Mandalay?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 25 hours to travel between Nyaung U Airport and Mandalay depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Nyaung U Airport and Mandalay. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 25m to reach Mandalay.

How much does it cost to get from Nyaung U Airport to Mandalay?

Travelling between Nyaung U Airport and Mandalay can be as cheap as USD 6.55 if you opt for a OK Minibus bus and as expensive as USD 227.55 if you buy a Myanmar National Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Nyaung U Airport and Mandalay ?

  • 2 from Bagan to Mandalay starting from 14:20 Nyaung U Airport until 16:00 Nyaung U Airport
  • 2 from Bagan to Mandalay starting from 08:00 Bagan Shwe Pyi until 12:30 Bagan Shwe Pyi
  • 1 by taxi+Bus from Bagan to Mandalay starting from 08:30 Bagan Shwe Pyi until 16:00 Bagan Shwe Pyi
  • 1 from Bagan to Mandalay starting from 21:00 Bagan until 21:00 Bagan

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Nyaung U Airport to Mandalay.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bagan to Mandalay, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 43.63.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bagan and Mandalay

Myanmar National Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Bagan to Mandalay overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bagan and Mandalay

OK Minibus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Nyaung U Airport to Mandalay?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 35% opted for a bus
  • 34% chosen taxi+Bus
  • 30% took a train
  • 1% Other