Train from Yangon to Mandalay

I am planning a trip for Myanmar, but not very sure about the overnight train from Yangon to Mandalay.

1. Can I buy the ticket on the same day?

2. How reliable and comfort about this trains?

3. The latest time table, (on Myanmar%26#39;s website there are a lot of different informations, can%26#39;t tell which one is the right one)

If anyone can give some tips, that will be very appreciated.

Train from Yangon to Mandalay

you would be lucky to buy on same day

the trains are fine,have taken many trips and only been late leaving once (out of yangon)

www.seat61.com

Train from Yangon to Mandalay

I did Mandalay- Bagan by train (night trip-10hours). This train was terrible: old, unconfortable, dirty, people sleeping on corridors, no doors, windows broken, no lights. But arrived only with one hour delay. Even though all these, the journey was safe. Absolutely no problem regarding security.

It s better to buy in advance if you want first class or sleeping carriage.

Check carefully they sell you, the class you want. I bought my ticket at mandalay tourist office, paid for 1st class and they gave me 2nd class. All written in burmese.

I saw the Mandalay-yangon train at the station. It didn t look so bad as mine. It seemed new, doors and windows were ok. Idea only from outside, i didn t check inside.

Take a torch with you, lights may come and go in the train.

Take something to eat and water.

Take a sweater, it can get cold if it s a night trip.

And lots of patience...