Bus MauritiusMauritius airport to Port Louis by bus
Take bus 198 from Plaisance (Grotto) towards Port Louis: about 1 h 11 on the bus, an expected wait of 9 min, Rs 44, no change. 35.3 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 Port Louis
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
71 min on the bus door to door 107 min Rs 44 0 changes
By the time you leave the terminal:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 198 | 107 min | 09:47 | Rs 44 |
| weekday 12:00 | 198 | 107 min | 13:47 | Rs 44 |
| weekday 17:00 | 198 | 103 min | 18:43 | Rs 44 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 198 | 107 min | 11:47 | Rs 44 |
The way back: Port Louis to the airport
Take bus 198 from Deschartes Street / La Butte towards Mahebourg: about 1 h 07 on the bus, an expected wait of 9 min, Rs 44, no change. 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 455 m, 6 min
- 198 from Deschartes Street / La Butte, towards Mahebourg, get off at 198: 67 min ride, expected wait 9 min, Rs 44 · first bus 06:15, last 18:45
- Walk 229 m, 5 min
- Walk 1287 m, 17 min
67 min on the bus door to door 104 min Rs 44 0 changes
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 198 | 104 min | 09:44 | Rs 44 |
| weekday 12:00 | 198 | 104 min | 13:44 | Rs 44 |
| weekday 17:00 | 198 | 110 min | 18:50 | Rs 44 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 198 | 104 min | 11:44 | Rs 44 |
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 44 and takes about 107 min door to door; a taxi from the airport counter usually costs Rs 1,200 to 2,500 depending on the destination and takes 63 to 95 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 Port Louis?
Yes, direct: bus 198 from Plaisance (Grotto) (towards Port Louis). About 1 h 11 on the buses, Rs 44 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 Port Louis?
Rs 44 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 Port Louis to the airport by bus?
Take bus 198 from Deschartes Street / La Butte towards Mahebourg: about 1 h 07 on the bus, an expected wait of 9 min, Rs 44, no change. 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.