So.... first class sleeper in Myanmar is not what you'd see elsewhere in the world. Take a jacket or extra blanket and pack snacks. The sleeper is not assessed from the rest of the train.... I'd do it again I. A heartbeat, just better prepared.
火車#61 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月25日
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PAUL R
La réservation et la livraison de nos billets de train de Yangon à Mandalay à notre hôtel s’est déroulé sans faille
Faite vous livrer si vous partez tôt le matin car les guichets n’ouvrent qu’à partir de 8h
火車#11 上層艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月24日
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Sandris K
ok
火車#62 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月20日
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Christina S
Great ride, we even arrived earlier than expected
火車#131 上層艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月12日
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Alan C
2 berth sleeper was ok but train very noisy, rattling & shaky. Train broke down, didn’t move for 5 hours, then finally 7 hours late on arrival. No information or communication provided at all. No apology.
火車#3 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月11日
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Rupert E
The train left on time and arrived in Bagan at 11am. The 12go arrival time of 9.30 is incorrect.
We booked all 4 berths and had lots of room. Watch out for people selling food for the journey on platform - they are charming but try to charge far too much. We ordered sweet and sour chicken with fried rice from the official train steward who advised we would get it at 7pm and sure enough we arrived at a station and the food was handed to us. It was very tasty and plenty for 2 people - cost 6,000 kyat.
We enjoyed the journey through the countryside and slept reasonably well. A pillow and sheet are provided. As it got cooler we switched off the fan. For security during the night we closed the windows and doors.
The toilet facilities were fine - take own toilet paper. There was some water to ‘flush’ with.
All in all a trip well worth doing
火車#61 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月10日
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Brodi
Train ride was as described. Tickets were delivered to our hotel for free as promised. Train did not have a dining car so it was a good thing we brought our own snacks. Train actually arrived on time. Overall an interesting adventure.
火車#4 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月8日
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Brodi
We elected to pick up our tickets at the office. It was very hard to find. The directions were not accurate, and when we finally find it we were sent to another office down the street. Very frustrating and unprofessional. The train ride was just as described.
火車#61 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月8日
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Liyoong Y
Delivery of actual train tickets was prompt.
We were put in Cabin D with another couple from Belgium, so it wasn't a lonely night.
As I have done my research, I knew I had to bring longyi to cover myself. The operation did give pillow and sheet, but it's very random, some bed have, and some beds don't.
Make sure to download an off-line map to know whereabouts I am, as the announcement was in Burmese.
It was an experience that is enough, just for once. Won't do it again. I use my own scarf to cover. BTW Cabin F is more private as there are only 2 beds.
火車#120 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月7日
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Simon P
A must do once trip !. Not much sleep with the rocking and noise but what a way to see the countryside. Food good, though a little expensive for what is was. Toilet was basic , it’s all you need.
The county and the people , priceless !
火車#61 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年3月1日
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Luuk E
Perfect service : nice trip!
火車#89 上層艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年2月26日
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Lewis R
12 go Asia are terrible but I finally got the ticket only 12 hours before the train.
Use BOOKAWAY instead. A far better service. Unlike twelve go asia, BOOKAWAY offers excellent and prompt service and a way to contact the company should you need or want to. Tickets came through very quickly with BOOKAWAY but too close for stress free travel with 12 go asia.
火車#131 上層艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年2月16日
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Daniel M
So nice experience to travel slowly through Myanmar, and share this moment with burmese families, monks, and all those who pick up the train to sell some food etc.
Upper class has very confortable seats.
火車#3 上層艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年2月15日
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Ganna G
The only thing that was helpful - delivery of tickets to hotel.
The train station is difficult in navigation, no English instructions, no English speaking employees. I had to catch people outside to help me find train. The train itself is also stinky, dirty and cold. But at least it departures and arrives on time
火車#120 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年2月14日
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NIcholas C
12GoAsia were very good. Efficient & prompt.
The train was as previously reviewed by others : very noisy & bumpy, but a good insight into local life & scenery. At this time of year it is also quite cold at night. We were really pleased to have had the experience, but wouldn't be too inclined to repeat it soon (though the track upgrade work is visibly underway).
火車#3 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年2月7日
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Tereza S
Fun but freezing I felt like Jack on titanic at night! Get dressed. You can order a great food for the entire journey.
火車#61 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年2月7日
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Trudy J
An incredible experience. Facilities were adequate but expected.
火車#62 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年2月1日
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Timothy J
Blankets would be amazing
火車#3 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年1月27日
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Catherine G
We ordered the tickets on line on 12go.asia they replied immediately. We had them delivered to our hotel . I had a few questions which I submitted and they were very quick with a response. The tickets arrived a day ahead it was very professional
火車#61 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年1月26日
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Arne I
Perfekt service !
火車#119 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年1月20日
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Jonathan D
Being in a sleeper didn’t have access to restaurant car, which made Food very expensive - paid 55k for 3 people for dinner and breakfast
火車#61 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年1月20日
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Lisa B
We had nice seats and the staff was very kind. Only the food and drinks onboard were a bit more expensive then if you’d buy it outside. But overal good experience!
火車#62 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年1月15日
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charlotte J
I chose train because this was the only transportation that I found for traveling during the night. Overall was ok except a bit bumpy..
火車#120 上層艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年1月4日
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Kwan K
It is quite comfortable to sleep for the sleeping class. However, it is a bit cold as there is not provide enough thing for you to cover the body.
火車#120 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2020年1月3日
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Joanne D
Train was on time leaving Mandalay and arriving in Yangon. We were travelling as a family of four and our kids loved the trip. The staff come around with a menu and take food orders or you can go to the restaurant car, food not included in the ticket price. The train rolls around a lot but that’s all part of the experience.
火車#4 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2019年12月31日
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Trent E
Personally I'd rate our experience 5 stars because it worked out for us, but the train left nearly 7 hours late and was slower than expected. We left at 10:30pm(meant to be 4pm) and arrived in Yangon at 6pm the next day (meant to be 9:30am). We didn't have any connections to make though, and the ride through the vast farming land and villages was actually quite a relaxing way to spend the day. The 2 of us were the only ones in the sleeper berth carriage which has 2 long thin beds and 8 more regular seats which flatten out into very short "beds", surprisingly easy to sleep even with the loud noise and rocking of the train. No food in the carriage as its separate from the rest of the train, but people in villages will come up to the window with reasonably priced fruits and food. If you've got the time and no flights to make I'd recommend the train, otherwise avoid it.
火車#62 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2019年12月21日
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Andrea T
Nice alternative to avoid flight. Tickets were ready to pick up two days before. Absolutely no problem. Train is loud and not really clean, not for everybody, but my children loved iti
火車#3 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2019年12月20日
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Ignasi O
The experience was great. We knew the train was slower than the bus and the conditions were a bit more rudimentary. We got a 4 bed cabin with toilet. Beds were ok. The train is noisy and in the night it gets cold (no glass for the windows). Bring your own food or expect to pay quite a lot for the fried rice and vegetables that the train offers. Once we got in the train we were asked for what we'd like for dinner and breakfast. We thought the meals were included as they didn't mentioned the price and it was the first thing we had to do once in the train. Our surprise came the day after when we had to pay 34.500mmk for x4 fried rice, x4 vegetables, x2 coffees and a water. If we had known the meals weren't included we wouldn't have ordered so much food.
火車#62 臥艙, Myanmar Railways, 2019年12月16日
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Becky
My emails have always been responded very quickly. The train journey was fun. Though it departed on time, arrived 30mins late. Good overall experience anyway.