Bus MauritiusMauritius airport to Pereybere by bus
It takes 2 buses: the 198 from Plaisance (Grotto) (towards Port Louis), then the 20C from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (towards St Antoine (Traffic Centre)). About 2 h 19 on the buses, 3 h 11 door to door including waits, Rs 88 in total. 49.7 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 Pereybere
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
- 20C from Port Louis (Transportation Centre), towards St Antoine (Traffic Centre), get off at Pereybere (1St Public Beach): 68 min ride, expected wait 15 min, Rs 44 · first bus 06:05, last 18:50
139 min on the bus door to door 191 min Rs 88 1 change
By the time you leave the terminal:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 198 20C | 191 min | 11:11 | Rs 88 |
| weekday 12:00 | 198 20C | 191 min | 15:11 | Rs 88 |
| weekday 17:00 | 198 20A 82 | 785 min | 06:05 | Rs 122 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 198 20C | 191 min | 13:11 | Rs 88 |
The way back: Pereybere to the airport
It takes 3 buses: the 228 from Pereybere (1St Public Beach) (towards Pointe aux Piments), then the 187 from Grand Gaube (Junction) (towards Melle Jeanne), then the 198 from Trianon (Margarine Industries Limited) (towards Mahebourg). About 1 h 37 on the buses, 3 h 10 door to door including waits, Rs 96 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
- 228 from Pereybere (1st Public Beach), towards Pointe aux Piments, get off at Petit Raffray (Beginning of Village): 18 min ride, expected wait 20 min, Rs 35 · first bus 06:15, last 18:05
- Walk 623 m, 10 min
- 187 from Grand Gaube (Junction), towards Melle Jeanne, get off at Trianon (Margarine Industries Limited): 37 min ride, expected wait 20 min, Rs 17 · first bus 06:00, last 18:00
- 198 from Trianon (Margarine Industries Limited), towards Mahebourg, get off at 198: 42 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
97 min on the bus door to door 190 min Rs 96 2 changes
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 228 187 198 | 190 min | 11:10 | Rs 96 |
| weekday 12:00 | 228 187 198 | 195 min | 15:15 | Rs 96 |
| weekday 17:00 | 228 187 198 | 200 min | 20:20 | Rs 96 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 228 187 198 | 190 min | 13:10 | Rs 96 |
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 191 min door to door; a taxi from the airport counter usually costs Rs 1,200 to 2,500 depending on the destination and takes 85 to 129 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 Pereybere?
Yes, with 1 change: bus 198 from Plaisance (Grotto) (towards Port Louis) then bus 20C from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (towards St Antoine (Traffic Centre)). About 2 h 19 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 Pereybere?
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 Pereybere to the airport by bus?
It takes 3 buses: the 228 from Pereybere (1St Public Beach) (towards Pointe aux Piments), then the 187 from Grand Gaube (Junction) (towards Melle Jeanne), then the 198 from Trianon (Margarine Industries Limited) (towards Mahebourg). About 1 h 37 on the buses, 3 h 10 door to door including waits, Rs 96 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.