Yangon · Monday 20 November 2017Mon 20 Nov 2017
Nyaung Shwe to Yangon
We were already leaving Nyaung Shwe for Yangon - Myanmar's largest city.
Words DavidPhotos KroHotelVIP BusClear (30°C)Distance650 km$35.00Travel · City · Transport
We were already leaving Nyaung Shwe as there wasn't much to do apart from restaurants, bars, stray dogs and rushing motorbikes. Inle Lake was the main event after all.
We boarded a VIP bus to Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar and economic and cultural capital. The bus was extremely comfortable which make the long journey more bearable!
Travel tips for the Nyaung Shwe to Yangon route
- VIP Bus: Highly recommended for long journeys in Myanmar. Extremely comfortable with reclining seats, air conditioning, and sometimes onboard entertainment.
- The journey from Nyaung Shwe to Yangon takes approximately 10-12 hours. Book overnight buses to save on accommodation costs.
- VIP bus tickets typically cost between 15,000-25,000 kyat depending on the company and season.
- Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and former capital. Though the capital moved to Naypyidaw in 2005, Yangon remains the country's economic and cultural heart.
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