Island in Inner Islands, Seychelles
Getting around Praslin
How to get around Praslin
Praslin is small: buses are cheap but infrequent, and taxis are pricey. Many visitors rent a car or bike. Arrive by ferry or a 15-minute flight from Mahé.
Ways to get around Praslin
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Public bus (Seychelles Public Transport Corporation) | About 10–20 SCR | Island routes run 5 am to about 7 pm |
| Taxi | About 300–550 SCR for 5 km | Fixed fares; confirm before boarding |
| Rented car or bike | Car about 900–1,500 SCR a day; bike about 150–300 SCR | Left-hand driving; hilly roads |
Taxis in Praslin
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; taxis wait at the ferry and airport. Guesthouses can book drivers for Anse Lazio and Vallée de Mai.
Arriving in Praslin
Praslin Airport (PRI)
Air Seychelles flight from Mahé, 15 min; taxi to Anse Volbert about 400–700 SCR, 15–20 min.
Via Mahé by Cat Cocos ferry
Ferry from Victoria to Baie Sainte Anne, about 1 h; roughly €60–80 one way, book ahead.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Home licence in English is accepted; an IDP is useful for rental firms. Roads are narrow and steep.
- Onward travel in Seychelles: Buses are cheap on Mahé and Praslin; taxis are expensive. Ferries (Cat Cocos) and flights (Air Seychelles) link Mahé, Praslin and La Digue; many rent a car on Mahé and use bikes on La Digue.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Praslin?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; taxis wait at the ferry and airport. Guesthouses can book drivers for Anse Lazio and Vallée de Mai.
What's the best way to get around Praslin?
Praslin is small: buses are cheap but infrequent, and taxis are pricey. Many visitors rent a car or bike. Arrive by ferry or a 15-minute flight from Mahé.
How do I get from the airport to Praslin?
Air Seychelles flight from Mahé, 15 min; taxi to Anse Volbert about 400–700 SCR, 15–20 min.
Is Praslin walkable?
You'll need transport.
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