Transportation & Infrastructure Guide
Public transit, airports, and getting around in Mauritius
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
6.2/10Comprehensive bus network with 220 lines and 900 stops covers the island, operated by companies like Mauritius Bus Transport and NTC. Metro Express light rail (25km, 19 stations) links Port Louis to Curepipe with 6-min peak headways and feeder buses, operational since 2020. No trains beyond metro; integration improving but no island-wide ticket. Good urban coverage, limited rural frequency.
Road Infrastructure
7.1/10Well-developed motorway network includes M1 (26km Port Louis-Curepipe), M2 (23km Port Louis-Grand-Baie), and M3 bypasses, with good maintenance on main roads like A3 and B27 in the west. Urban roads face congestion; ongoing projects like Flic en Flac Bypass enhance connectivity. Safety features and signage adequate for island size.
Internet Speed
6.8/10Average fixed broadband speed around 100 Mbps, with mobile at 60-80 Mbps. Fiber expanding in urban areas via Mauritius Telecom; good 4G/5G supports connectivity. Rural-urban gap exists but minimal due to small island geography.
Avg: 102.5+ Mbps • Available in major urban centers like Port Louis, Curepipe; expanding to suburbs, limited in remote rural areas
Airport Connectivity
6.5/10Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) serves as main hub with direct flights to Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia. 3 major airports total 7 nationwide; good regional connectivity but no global mega-hub status. Domestic flights limited due to small size.
Hubs: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- MUR 800/month (unlimited Metro Express)
- Bus Trip
- MUR 20-30 single ride
- Taxi
- MUR 35 start + MUR 25/km
- High-speed Train
- Not available (Metro Express MUR 25-50 end-to-end)
Mobile Network
Reliable networks with high speeds in populated areas; excellent 4G everywhere due to compact geography, 5G boosting urban mobile data.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid for 6 months with IDP (required for non-English/French). After 6 months or residency, conversion to Mauritian license needed via test for long-term stays. Left-hand driving.
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