Bus MauritiusMauritius airport to Grand Baie by bus
It takes 2 buses: the 198 from Plaisance (Grotto) (towards Port Louis), then the 215 from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (towards Grand Bay). About 1 h 57 on the buses, 2 h 52 door to door including waits, Rs 88 in total. 47.9 km as the crow flies. Buses do not enter the airport: the nearest stop is on the main road at Plaisance, 1287 m from the terminal. Times from the official NLTA timetables, waits are estimates, no live tracking.
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Airport to Grand Baie
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- Walk 1287 m, 17 min
- 198 from Plaisance (Grotto), towards Port Louis, get off at Port Louis (Victoria Square): 71 min ride, expected wait 9 min, Rs 44 · first bus 05:10, last 18:10
- Walk 613 m, 10 min
- 215 from Port Louis (Transportation Centre), towards Grand Bay, get off at Grand Baie (Police Station): 46 min ride, expected wait 15 min, Rs 44 · first bus 07:05, last 17:00
- Walk 294 m, 4 min
117 min on the bus door to door 172 min Rs 88 1 change
By the time you leave the terminal:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 198 215 | 172 min | 10:52 | Rs 88 |
| weekday 12:00 | 198 215 | 172 min | 14:52 | Rs 88 |
| weekday 17:00 | 198 20A 82 | 779 min | 05:59 | Rs 118 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 198 215 | 172 min | 12:52 | Rs 88 |
The way back: Grand Baie to the airport
It takes 2 buses: the 215 from Grand Baie (Police Station) (towards Port Louis), then the 198 from Deschartes Street / La Butte (towards Mahebourg). About 1 h 53 on the buses, 2 h 58 door to door including waits, Rs 88 in total. Leave at least three hours before an international flight: buses are slow, waits vary and there is still a quarter of an hour on foot from the stop.
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- Walk 294 m, 4 min
- 215 from Grand Baie (Police Station), towards Port Louis, get off at Port Louis (Transportation Centre): 46 min ride, expected wait 10 min, Rs 44 · first bus 06:30, last 17:30
- Walk 529 m, 9 min
- 198 from Deschartes Street / La Butte, towards Mahebourg, get off at 198: 67 min ride, expected wait 20 min, Rs 44 · first bus 06:15, last 18:45
- Walk 229 m, 5 min
- Walk 1287 m, 17 min
113 min on the bus door to door 178 min Rs 88 1 change
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 215 198 | 178 min | 10:58 | Rs 88 |
| weekday 12:00 | 215 198 | 183 min | 15:03 | Rs 88 |
| weekday 17:00 | 215 198 | 188 min | 20:08 | Rs 88 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 215 198 | 178 min | 12:58 | Rs 88 |
Bus stops near the airport
| Stop | From the terminal | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | 227 m | |
| Madame Dayla | 899 m | 90 |
| Madame Dayla | 959 m | 90 |
| Madame Dayla | 1269 m | 9, 10, 90, 99/99A, 198, 252 |
| Plaisance (Grotto) | 1287 m | 9, 10, 90, 99/99A, 198, 252 |
Bus or taxi?
The bus costs Rs 88 and takes about 172 min door to door; a taxi from the airport counter usually costs Rs 1,200 to 2,500 depending on the destination and takes 82 to 125 min. In daylight, with one suitcase and no tight schedule, the bus is perfectly doable; in the evening after 18:00 or with small children, a taxi is the sensible choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a bus from the airport to Grand Baie?
Yes, with 1 change: bus 198 from Plaisance (Grotto) (towards Port Louis) then bus 215 from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (towards Grand Bay). About 1 h 57 on the buses, Rs 88 in total.
Where is the bus stop at the airport?
Buses do not enter the airport. The stop is on the main road, about 1287 m from the terminal (17 min on foot with a suitcase); a taxi to the stop costs a few hundred rupees.
How much is the bus from the airport to Grand Baie?
Rs 88 per person, cash to the conductor, each bus paid separately. A taxi on the same trip usually costs between Rs 1,200 and Rs 2,500 depending on the destination.
How do I get back from Grand Baie to the airport by bus?
It takes 2 buses: the 215 from Grand Baie (Police Station) (towards Port Louis), then the 198 from Deschartes Street / La Butte (towards Mahebourg). About 1 h 53 on the buses, 2 h 58 door to door including waits, Rs 88 in total. Leave at least three hours before an international flight: buses are slow and the stop is a quarter of an hour from the terminal.
Other destinations from the airport
Related: the airport bus · all trips · fares. Computed on 03 November 2026 by the Bus Mauritius planner from the NLTA timetables.