Express · No. MR 5
Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express train timings
Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangon Central Railway Station | — | 06:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Naypyidaw Station | 13:00 | 13:20 | 20 min | 320 |
| 3 | Mandalay Railway Station | 21:00 | — | 622 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Myanmar's national railway on the day.
Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express: Yangon to Mandalay
Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express (MR 5) is an express train run by Myanmar's national railway between Yangon Central Railway Station and Mandalay Railway Station. The full journey covers 622 km and takes 15h 0m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Yangon Central Railway Station at 06:00 and reaches Mandalay Railway Station at 21:00. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Naypyidaw Station.
Myanma Railways Train 5 (Yangon-Mandalay Express) is the main intercity service covering 622 km in approximately 15 hours on narrow-gauge track. Passing through Naypyidaw (Myanmar's purpose-built capital), the journey offers views of temples, pagodas, and rural Myanmar. Despite the slow speed, the train is a cultural experience — a real window into Burmese daily life.
How to book Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express tickets
Tickets are sold by Myanmar's national railway at stations and, where available, on its website.
Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express: common questions
- What time does Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express leave Yangon?
- Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express departs Yangon Central Railway Station at 06:00 and arrives at Mandalay Railway Station at 21:00. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express take from Yangon to Mandalay?
- The scheduled journey time is 15h 0m for 622 km.
- Which stations does Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express stop at?
- Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express calls at Yangon Central Railway Station, Naypyidaw Station and Mandalay Railway Station.
- Does Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express run every day?
- Yes, Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express runs daily.