Saint-Paul to Port Louis by ferry
Port Louis lies 250 km (156 mi) east of Saint-Paul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 250 km (156 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 35 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Saint-Paul | Port Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Reunion | Mauritius |
| Population | 105,240 | 155,226 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) | UTC+4 (Indian/Mauritius) |
| Port | Port de Saint-Gilles | Caudan Waterfront |
What changes when you arrive in Port Louis
Crossing from Reunion into Mauritius: money changes from the Euro to the Rupee (MUR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +230; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554.
Where to book ferries from Saint-Paul to Port Louis
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Staying in Port Louis
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Common questions
How far is Port Louis from Saint-Paul?
250 km (156 mi) in a straight line, east of Saint-Paul; by road roughly 305 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint-Paul to Port Louis by ferry?
About 7 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Paul and Port Louis?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Port Louis?
The Rupee (MUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.