Day trip from Yangon to Bago
Bago lies 68 km (42 mi) north-east of Yangon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 68 km (42 mi) apart, Bago is a realistic day trip from Yangon: about 1 h 7 min each way by road.
| Yangon | Bago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Myanmar |
| Population | 4.5 million | 244,376 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
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Staying in Bago
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Common questions
How far is Bago from Yangon?
68 km (42 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Yangon; by road roughly 83 km (52 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Bago by road?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Bago?
No, both are on Asia/Yangon at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.