I arranged my busticket from Mandalay to Bagan at the reception of my hotel in Mandalay. It was 9000 MMK ($9) for a aircon bus. They pick you up at the hotel 30 minutes before your bus depart. In my case at 9.30. And we drove away in the normal bus at 10. We arrived at 15.00 at our hotel in Bagan. (5 hours drive)
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Update 2019
Thanks Bárbara!
Bus Mandalay to Bagan
The bus from Mandalay to Bagan will departs several times a day like 8.00, 9.00. 10.00 and 17.30. (always ask your reception for the actual timetable) If you already booked a hotel in Bagan they will bring you to your hotel. At the first stop in Bagan you can choose to stay in Nyaug U or in Old Bagan.
Nyaug U and Old Bagan
The lonely planets says that Nyaug U is more like a backpacker place and Old Bagan is a place with more comfort an better hotels. I stayed in Nyaug U and that was good. Rent a E-bike in Bagan to see the sunrise (5.30) and sunset (17.15). Every hotel provides E-bikes and otherwise the shop around the corner will do.
Fee for Bagan
When you enter Bagan you have to pay the tourism fee. On the moment (2015) is the fee for Bagan $20. They will approach you when you want to leave the bus. On the entrance certain pagoda’s they ask you to show you your Bagan fee card.
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Hi,
Is there any night bus from Mandalay to Bagan? I’ve seen one called Shwe Mann Thu, is that one still serving?
I dont know about the nightbus bus you can take the late afternoon bus from Mandalay to Bagan. (17.30)
How long it take to bagan?
Hi Arianna,
Question:
How long is the busride from Mandalay to Bagan?
Answer
The busride from Mandalay to Bagan will take 5 hours.
the busride from Mandalay to Bagan takes 5 hours.
Mandalay or Yangon? Which is much better? I’m planning a trip to Cambodia then after I will go to Myanmar via Bangkok.
I liked the cycling in Mandalay, the biggest Pagoda is in Yangon. Both are beautiful! Sorry Mel, can’t make this decision for you.
we want bus from mandalay to bagan and bagan to yangoon.
Hi Tarun, that is all possible. Best thing to do is ask your hotel/hostel/guesthouse or a local travel agency in Mandalay and Bagan. Make sure you book your bus on the moment you want to go. Don’t wait until the day before to have the best chances 🙂
Enjoy! Those three cities are amazing 😀
Hi Paul,
Can you recommend the best way for me to purchase a bus ticket from Mandalay to Bagan, either online or through an agent? I’m flying into Mandalay from Bangkok and would like to board a same day bus to Bagan. I won’t be checking into a hotel so I won’t be able to request assistance from a hotel reception.
Thanks in advance!
Josine
Hi Josine,
The people in Myanmar are really helpful. When you contact an agent I’m pretty sure you can arrange your bus ticket ticket between Mandalay to Bagan by phone or online 🙂
Have a great time, Myanmar is awesome!
Cheers Paul
Hi Paul, i wish to go to Bagan first from Yagon then to Mandalay.
Is there any bus from Bagan to Mandalay?
Hi Ciedie, Yes there are busses from Bagan to Mandelay, just ask your guesthouse. Do this when you arrive to make sure you have a spot on the bus when you want to leave Bagan again. 🙂 Enjoy you trip through Myanmar!