Seychelles Bus Schedule 2026
SPTC operates over 40 bus routes on Mahé, all passing through Victoria. Buses run from approximately 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays. Fare: SCR 7 (~€0.40) per journey. There is no night service, limited weekend schedules, and many beaches are not reachable by bus. For full freedom to explore, rent a car from €45/day with free airport delivery.
The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) operates the public bus network on Mahé. It is the cheapest way to get around the island — but it comes with significant limitations for tourists. This guide covers the key routes, schedules, and practical tips so you can plan your trip realistically.
| SPTC Bus | Rental Car | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily cost | ~€2–4 (multiple rides) | From €45 |
| Operating hours | 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM only | 24 hours — your schedule |
| Reach hidden beaches | No — most secluded beaches have no bus stop | Yes — any road, any time |
| Airport transfer | No direct airport stop — walk with luggage | Free airport delivery — car waiting for you |
| Sunset & evening | Last bus ~7 PM — miss sunset dinners | Drive home whenever you want |
| Air conditioning | No | Yes — all cars |
| Wait time | 30–90 minutes on some routes | None — go when you’re ready |
| Luggage | Impractical with suitcases | Boot space for all your bags |
| For a couple staying 5 days | ~€20 total + taxi costs after 7 PM | ~€225 total — complete freedom |
All routes pass through Victoria (the capital). There are no cross-island routes — if you want to go from Beau Vallon (north) to Anse Royale (south), you must travel through Victoria and change buses.
| Route | Destination | Approx. Journey | Frequency | Tourist Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22A | Victoria → Beau Vallon | 15–20 min | Limited | Most popular tourist beach |
| 1 | Victoria → Anse Aux Pins | 35–40 min | 8 daily | Near the airport |
| 5 / 5A | Victoria → Baie Lazare / Intendance | 45–65 min | Limited | Anse Intendance (wild beach) |
| 6 | Victoria → Anse Gaulette | 50–60 min | Moderate | West coast scenic route |
| 13 / 14 | Victoria → Port Launay | 40–50 min | Limited | Port Launay Marine Park |
| 2A / 2C | Victoria → Anse Royale | 40–50 min | Moderate | South coast beaches, weddings |
Some of Seychelles’ most beautiful locations have no public bus service at all:
On Praslin, there is no public bus to Anse Lazio or Anse Georgette — the island’s two most famous beaches. A rental car is the only way.
The complete SPTC weekday timetable covers all 40+ routes across Mahé. Download the official 2026 schedule below:
Source: SPTC Seychelles | sptc.sc | Schedule effective June 2026
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SPTC operates over 40 routes on Mahé. All routes pass through Victoria (the capital) as the central hub. Buses run from approximately 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays with reduced service on weekends and holidays. Fare is SCR 7 (~€0.40) per journey. There is no night service and no express services to tourist destinations.
No. The last buses on most routes depart between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. There is no night bus service anywhere in Seychelles. If you are at a beach sunset, a restaurant dinner, or an evening event, you will need a taxi or a rental car.
No. Anse Lazio on Praslin has no bus service. Even on Mahé, many of the most beautiful beaches have no bus stop. A rental car is the only practical way to reach Seychelles’ best beaches on your own schedule. SeyBooking delivers free to both Mahé and Praslin.
Route 1 passes near the airport, but buses do not stop at the terminal building. With luggage, the walk is inconvenient. SeyBooking offers free airport delivery — your rental car is waiting at the terminal when you land, with the paperwork already done.
The bus is fine for budget travellers going to Victoria and back during daylight hours. For anything else — sunset beaches, secluded coves, dinner at a hillside restaurant, exploring at your own pace — a rental car is significantly more practical. From €45 per day with SeyBooking, it costs less than two taxi rides and gives you complete freedom.
SCR 7 per journey (~€0.40), regardless of distance. Pay the driver in cash. While the fare itself is cheap, most tourists find they supplement the bus with taxis for evening transport and remote beaches — which quickly adds up to more than a rental car would have cost.
Bus schedule information provided by SeyBooking.com as a public service. For official SPTC information visit sptc.sc. Last updated: June 2026.
