Mauritius Travel Forum

Is there bus available from airpot to north mauritius? how much would it cost and how convenient is it?

I'm sure cabs are more expensive.

Also Are there any pvt bus operators or local that can be used for sightseeing?

There is a bus to Port Louis, but then you have to walk quite a distance to change buses to go to the north so its not a viable option, epecially with luggage.Cabs are more expensive yes, but more convenient, but there are local minibus transfers you can prebook.

how much wud mini bus cost and where can i book them?

There is a shuttle bus between the 2 bus terminals in Port Louis also. At the southern bus terminal (the one from the airport) you pay the fare for the shuttle as a little kiosk on the main road, just next to the steps. A bus trip to the north from the airport would likely take quite some time.

When you arrive at the airport there are some taxis waiting. You can barter with them. I understand it is presently about 2000 - 2500 rupees to the north of the island. The airport has several banks represented at the exit from customs for exchange to rupees and the prices are same as you'll get at the bank branches or head offices.
You can hire mini buses or vans in Mauritius fairly easily.
There are sight seeing trips available from many places in tourist areas. Shop around.

Have sent you an email.
krissy :)

A mini bus will cost you approximately 2000 to 2500 mauritian roupies, a cab will cost you about 1600 to 1800 roupies you can book by internet to taximauritius.com

Hi,

Of course there is bus to the North of the Island.

From the airport you'll have to walk to come to the bus stop and wait for the Port Louis bus. The bus come in every half an hour. (walk 5 min, bus 75 - 90 min in off peak hours)

In Port Louis you'll have to walk a little bit to take the shuttle to the North bus station. (walk around 5 min and bus around 5 min)

From the North bus station you ask where u want to go and take the bus there.

There you will be. Enjoy Mauritius... everything is possible here... But some things are also impossible here :)))

Impossible if your plane land at night. The bus run here from 6 in the morning to 6 in the afternoon.

If u arrive here at 4 in the afternoon... it will be quasi impossible for you to get to the North because it's peak hour and by the time you arrive at Port Louis it will be almost 6 p.m. and it's only luck if you can get a bus. But it's worth a try.

During peak hour, the bus are full and it will be very very difficult to bring your luggage in the bus.

Enjoy Mauritius there are lots of ways to stay here.

Have a nice time and happy trip
Yus