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Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Mauritius

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Mauritius, a compact island nation of 1.26 million, offers reliable transportation suited to its 2,040 km² size. Strengths include an extensive bus network covering the entire island, the innovative 26 km Metro Express light rail alleviating urban congestion between Port Louis and Curepipe, and well-maintained motorways like the 47 km M1 linking the capital to the airport. Challenges involve peak-hour traffic and lack of integrated ticketing. Residents and visitors enjoy affordable buses, taxis, car rentals (left-hand driving), and excellent airport links, with ongoing expansions like Metro extensions to the west enhancing connectivity.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
6.2/10

Comprehensive bus network with 220 lines and 900 stops covers the entire island every 10-30 min, operated by companies like Mauritius Bus Transport. Metro Express (26 km, 19 stations) provides reliable light rail from Port Louis to Curepipe since 2020, with expansions planned to Quatre Bornes and Flic en Flac. No integrated ticketing; good urban coverage but limited intermodal links.

Road Infrastructure
6.8/10

2,772 km road network includes 104 km motorways (M1: 47 km Port Louis-Airport; M2: 23 km north), A3/B27 linking west coast towns like Flic en Flac to capital. Well-maintained with good signage, but peak congestion in Port Louis/urban areas. Ongoing projects like Flic en Flac Bypass improve flow; safety features adequate.

Internet Speed
7.1/10

Average fixed broadband speed around 115 Mbps (2025 data), with mobile averaging 90 Mbps. Fiber expanding via Mauritius Telecom and competitors, strong urban coverage but rural gaps persist. High mobile data usage supports transport apps.

Avg: 115+ Mbps • Widespread in urban areas like Port Louis, Quatre Bornes; expanding to west coast and rural regions

Airport Connectivity
7.3/10

7 airports total, 3 major: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU) as key international hub with direct flights to Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia. Good regional connectivity; rated 5/7 quality (2019). M1 motorway provides easy access.

Hubs: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
N/A (no island-wide pass)
Bus Trip
30-60 MUR per ride
Taxi
Negotiated; ~100 MUR start + 30-50 MUR/km
High-speed Train
N/A (no trains beyond Metro Express)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Available in major urban areas (Port Louis, Curepipe, airport) since 2023; expanding island-wide by 2026 via Mauritius Telecom, MTN, EMTEL
4G Coverage: Near-100% nationwide coverage, including remote coastal and central plateau areas

Reliable networks from three main operators with strong 4G signals everywhere; 5G rollout enhances ride-hailing and navigation apps. Minimal outages, high speeds support digital ticketing.

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 driving test or exchange for select countries. Drives on left.

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