Transportation & Infrastructure Guide
Public transit, airports, and getting around in Sudan
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
2.5/10Limited public transport relies on basic bus services in cities like Khartoum and outdated railways spanning 5,000+ km connecting Khartoum to Port Sudan and Atbara. No metro or BRT fully operational; poor integration, reliability, and coverage outside urban hubs.
Road Infrastructure
3.2/10Extensive network (~55,000 km) with only ~3,600 km paved, including key Khartoum-Port Sudan highway (1,200 km). Most roads are gravel or earth tracks, poorly maintained, impassable in wet seasons; limited highways, safety features, and traffic management.
Internet Speed
2.8/10Low average broadband speeds around 15-20 Mbps, with major urban-rural divide. Limited fiber optic availability, primarily in Khartoum; mobile data dominant but slow and unreliable due to infrastructure gaps.
Avg: 17.5+ Mbps • Very limited to Khartoum and major cities; negligible rural coverage
Airport Connectivity
4.2/1058 airports total, 10 major including Khartoum (KRT) and Port Sudan (PZU) with international flights to Middle East, Africa, Europe. Limited domestic coverage and hub status; operational constraints from financial issues.
Hubs: Khartoum International (KRT), Port Sudan New International (PZU)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (no metro system)
- Bus Trip
- N/A
- Taxi
- N/A
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no high-speed rail)
Mobile Network
Mobile networks from Zain and Sudani offer basic 4G in population centers but suffer reliability issues, outages, and low speeds outside cities amid economic constraints.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid short-term with IDP recommended/required; local license conversion needed for stays over 3-6 months. Drive on right side. Verify with authorities due to regional variations.
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