Myanmar Railways runs several trains a day in each direction. Travellers have the choice of day or night services. Both options have their plus sides. Day trains afford travellers exotic vistas out of the window every step of the way while kicking back in a sleeping berth on the night train is a cathartic albeit slightly bumpy experience.
Yangon to Mandalay is Myanmar Railways’ flagship route and the best rolling stock is utilised on it. This allows for a fairly comfortable journey. The average journey duration is 15 hours. Demand for tickets, especially for sleeping berths, can be high and 12GO ASIA recommends booking as soon as you are sure of your travel dates.
A hub for rail travel to northern Myanmar, Mandalay Central Railway Station is the terminus for trains from Yangon. The station is close to a good selection of accommodation and only 10 minutes on foot from Mandalay Palace and Nann Twin Su Taung Pyae Pagoda. The station is the departure point for trains to Myitkyina, Bagan, Lashio and Shwenyaung.
Take the Road to Mandalay with 12GO ASIA
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Modern day travellers have the chance of following in Rudyard Kipling’s footsteps by taking the Road to Mandalay. As part of an expansion of ticketing choices for travel in Myanmar, 12GO now offers the option of buying tickets for Yangon Central to Mandalay trains.