Capital city in Mahé, Seychelles
Getting around Victoria
How to get around Victoria
The town is walkable; buses to the rest of Mahé leave from Victoria bus station, and taxis are expensive. Ferries to Praslin and La Digue sail from the harbor.
Ways to get around Victoria
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Public bus (Seychelles Public Transport Corporation) | About 10–20 SCR | Island routes from the Victoria bus station |
| Taxi | About 250–450 SCR for 5 km | Fares are set per route; confirm before boarding |
| Walking | Free | Compact center; Sir Selwyn Clarke Market to harbor is 10 min |
Taxis in Victoria
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; taxis wait at the market and harbor. Agree prices and use hotel drivers for longer trips.
Arriving in Victoria
Seychelles International (SEZ)
About 10 km south; taxi 250–400 SCR, 15 min; buses run to Victoria.
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 Victoria?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; taxis wait at the market and harbor. Agree prices and use hotel drivers for longer trips.
What's the best way to get around Victoria?
The town is walkable; buses to the rest of Mahé leave from Victoria bus station, and taxis are expensive. Ferries to Praslin and La Digue sail from the harbor.
How do I get from the airport to Victoria?
About 10 km south; taxi 250–400 SCR, 15 min; buses run to Victoria.
Is Victoria walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Seychelles Tourism Board
- Air Seychelles
- Cat Cocos (inter-island ferries)
- Seychelles Travel Authorisation
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