Services/Suriname ↔ French Guiana (Overland)
OVERLAND
Suriname ↔ French Guiana (Overland)
Paramaribo ↔ Cayenne or Kourou
Type
Overland
Capacity
Up to 3 passengers
Price
From $450
There are no direct flights between Suriname and French Guiana, so overland is the standard route, and we run it daily in both directions on our own company buses. The Marowijne River crossing is by ferry or pirogue, and we handle the border formalities and immigration stamping at Albina on the Suriname side and Saint-Laurent on the French Guiana side. The USD 450 rate covers up to 3 people in your party, one way, on the shared daily departure. If you would rather have the bus to yourselves on a time that suits you, add the private upgrade for USD 115.
The journey
Route and timing
Paramaribo to Albina ferry terminal2.5 to 3 hours
Marowijne River crossing by ferry or pirogue10 to 30 minutes
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to Kourou3 hours
Kourou to Cayenne1 hour
Approximately 6 to 7 hours including border formalities
What's covered
Inclusions
Included
- Travel on our company bus, in either direction
- Border crossing assistance and immigration stamping at Albina and Saint-Laurent
- The Marowijne River crossing by ferry or pirogue, cost included
- Drop-off at your accommodation
Not included
- Meals en route
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
When it runs
Schedule
- From the Suriname side, pickup at 7:00 AM
- From the French Guiana side, pickup at 9:00 AM
- One departure a day, daily
- For a private transfer, you choose the pickup time
Before you travel
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Visa if required for your nationality
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination
Notes
Plan around this
- Border hours: open daily except Saturday and Sunday afternoons (closes 2:00 PM weekends). Plan accordingly.
- The Marowijne River ferry does not operate on the following public holidays: January 1 (New Year's Day), May 1 (Labour Day), December 25 (Christmas Day) and December 26 (Second Christmas Day). Plan transfers around these dates.
Price per vehicle
From $450