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.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangon Central Railway Station Yangon | Start | 06:00 |
| 2 | Naypyidaw Station Naypyidaw | 13:00 | 13:20 |
| 3 | Mandalay Railway Station Mandalay | 21:00 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Myanmar railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
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.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 3 stops with a total journey time of approximately 15h 0m.
Available travel classes include Ordinary, Upper Class. Fares start from MMK 5,000 for Ordinary.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
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Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express departs at 06:00 and arrives at the final destination at 21:00. Total journey time is approximately 15h 0m. Always verify current timings with Myanmar Railways before travelling.
Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express fares start from approximately 5,000 (economy class). Book at official website for the latest prices.
Book Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express tickets at official website, the official Myanmar Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Myanma Railways Yangon–Mandalay Express makes 3 stops. The route starts at Yangon Central Railway Station and ends at Mandalay Railway Station. Major intermediate stops include Naypyidaw Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Myanmar Railways website or app before booking.