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Public transit, airports, and getting around in Mauritius

Mauritius features a compact yet evolving transportation landscape dominated by an extensive bus network and the modern Metro Express light rail system connecting Port Louis to Curepipe, reducing congestion on this densely populated island of 1.26 million. Strengths include well-maintained roads, left-hand driving, and 7 airports with 3 major ones; challenges involve traffic in urban areas and limited rail beyond the metro. Residents and visitors rely on affordable buses, taxis, and growing sustainable options like electric buses, with good connectivity enhanced by motorway links like M1 and M2.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
6.2/10

Comprehensive 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
7.1/10

Well-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
6.8/10

Average 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
6.5/10

Sir 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

5G Coverage: Available in major urban areas including Port Louis, Curepipe, Grand Baie; expanding island-wide 2024-2026 by Mauritius Telecom, My.t
4G Coverage: Near 100% nationwide coverage from all major operators

Reliable networks with high speeds in populated areas; excellent 4G everywhere due to compact geography, 5G boosting urban mobile data.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

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.