Mandalay International Airport (MDL) handles domestic flights from Yangon, Bagan, Heho (for Inle Lake), and other Myanmar cities, as well as some regional international routes. The airport is about 45 km south of the city; taxis to the centre take 45 minutes to an hour.
Overnight trains from Yangon arrive at Mandalay Central Railway Station in the city centre — the journey takes 9 to 14 hours depending on the service. Buses from Yangon take 8 to 9 hours and are the most common way for budget travellers to make the journey. There are also buses and shared taxis from Bagan (5 hours) and Inle Lake (5 to 6 hours).