Bagan and Myanmar Travel Information
Myanmar Visa
To enter Myanmar you must have at least 6 months validity left on your passport
All nationalities except for the following six are required to have a visa to enter Myanmar
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Philippines
Vietnam
who can enter visa-free for a maximum of 14 days
Myanmar Evisa
The eVisa can be applied for online and is valid for 3 months from the date of issue for a single-entry tourist visit to Myanmar for a holiday of up to 28 days
At present the eVisa is only accepted for arrivals at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay International airports
The present cost is 50 US Dollars
Bagan Plane Info
Flight from Yangon to Nyaung U
RGN – NYU
1 hour 20 minutes
Approximately 60 USD
Flight from Mandalay to Nyaung U
MDL – NYU
30 minutes
Approximately 40 USD
Flight from He Hoe to Nyaung U
HEH – NYU
40 minutes
Approximately 45 USD
Bagan Train Info
Train from Yangon to Bagan
There is an overnight train that departs from Yangon at 4.00 pm and takes 18 hours to travel the 600 kilometres although sometimes it can take even longer
Train from Mandalay to Bagan
Two services each day (7.20am and 9.00pm) taking over 8 hours to cover the 170 kilometres
Bagan Bus Info
Bus from Yangon to Bagan
Overnight buses that depart in the early evening charge between 15 USD and 20 USD and take approximately 9 hours to reach Bagan
Bus from Mandalay to Bagan
Tickets cost about 10 USD and it takes about 6 hours to reach Bagan in either minibuses or coaches
Bagan Boat Info
There are 2 boat options for travel between Mandalay and Bagan
Bagan Taxi Info
Air-conditioned taxis are the most comfortable way to visit the temples, make trips around Bagan and to / from the transportation hubs
Taxis can be booked for a full day, half day or an individual trip
Bagan Horse and Cart Info
Horse carts with driver can be rented for a full day, half day or an individual trip
Expect to pay half that of a taxi for this memorable and romantic form of transportation which is sadly starting to disappear due to the high running costs and competition from the e-bikes
Bagan E-Bike Info
Electric bicycles give the freedom of a regular bicycle without the same physical exertion and are now widely available for rent from businesses all over Bagan for around 8 USD per day depending on the condition which can vary greatly and should be checked carefully before agreeing to rent
Bagan Bicyle Info
For a couple of dollars good old-fashioned bicycles are also widely available for rent for those with the stamina
Bagan Balloon Info
One of the most memorable and remarkable experiences one can have anywhere on the globe must be an early-morning balloon flight over Bagan
