Public transport in New Caledonia
This page describes the networks covered by the application and by this site: urban and intercity buses, ferry services, the airport shuttle and domestic flights. Journey planning, line timetables and the map all rely on the same data.
Open the journey plannerNetworks covered
Seven networks are referenced, across Grande Terre and out to the islands.
Tanéo
The urban bus network of Greater Nouméa. It serves Nouméa, Dumbéa, Mont-Dore and Païta, with urban and suburban lines.
Official source
www.taneo.ncRAI, the intercity coach network
Coaches linking Nouméa to the rest of Grande Terre: Koumac, Koné, Voh, Poindimié, Hienghène, Houaïlou, Canala, Kouaoua, Ponérihouen, Thio, Yaté, Pouébo, Poum and Arama.
Official source
rai.ncBetico, SAS SUDILES
Ferry services from Nouméa to the Isle of Pines, the Loyalty Islands and Ouvéa.
Official source
www.betico.ncYalap Belep
The ferry link between Koumac and Belep, operated by the Seabreeze I.
Official source
www.yalapbelep.ncTontouta Express
The shuttle between Nouméa and La Tontouta international airport.
Official source
tontoutaexpress.ncOuaième ferry
The Ouaième ferry on the east coast, operated by the Province Nord planning and land authority (DAF).
Official source
www.province-nord.ncAir Calédonie
Air Calédonie domestic flights link Nouméa with Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa and the Isle of Pines.
Official source
www.air-caledonie.ncPlanning a journey
Enter a starting and destination address or place, then pick a travel mode. The result breaks down transfers, walking times and distances.
Public transport, with the lines used and every transfer detailed.
Walking, choosing between the shortest route, the flattest, or the one that puts pedestrian safety first.
Cycling, choosing between the fastest, the flattest, or cycle paths and bike-friendly streets.
Driving, choosing between the shortest distance or a route weighted by climbs.
Checking timetables
Timetables are shown by line, by direction and by date. Each line's route and stops can be displayed on the map.
How reliable is this information?
Frequently asked questions
Which New Caledonia networks are covered?
The Tanéo urban network of Greater Nouméa, the RAI intercity coaches, the Betico ferries to the Isle of Pines and the Loyalty Islands, the Yalap Belep link to Belep, the Tontouta Express airport shuttle, the Ouaième ferry, and Air Calédonie domestic flights.
Are the timetables guaranteed?
No. Timetables, routes and stops come from data published by the transport operators and are indicative only. They may be incomplete or out of date, and no guarantee is given regarding cancellations, changes or added services. Always check with the operator before you travel.
Is the service free?
Yes. The site and the application are free and require no account. Tickets themselves are bought from the operators.
How do I get to La Tontouta airport?
The Tontouta Express shuttle links Nouméa to the international airport. Its line appears in the timetables and in journey planning like any other.
How do I reach the Loyalty Islands or the Isle of Pines?
By the Betico ferry services from Nouméa, or by Air Calédonie domestic flights to Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa and the Isle of Pines. Both appear in the application with their timetables and stops.
Which languages is the service available in?
French, English and Japanese. Line and stop names stay as published by the operators.
Contact and legal
The app and the site are published by Italofa. They are not a government service and are neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the Government of New Caledonia, the provinces, the municipalities or the transport operators.
A question, an error in the data, a missing line? Write to us.
contact@italofa.nc