Central Paramaribo Hub
Transfers
5 lines · Bus, Rail
National Mobility Vision
Connecting Suriname
GoVia is reimagining public transport in Suriname with reliable airport connections, rapid bus corridors and modern mobility hubs.
40+
Routes
12
Hubs
10
Districts
Plan je reis
Plan je reis
Ontdek slimme en betrouwbare verbindingen door Suriname.
Live trackingVaste vertrektijdenAirconditioningBetrouwbare verbindingen
Beschikbare verbindingen
Geen directe verbinding gevonden
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Why GoVia
Suriname deserves transport built for today.
The way we move shapes how we live, work and welcome the world. GoVia rethinks public transport from the ground up — designed for reliability, dignity and connection.
The challenge
Today's mobility gaps
Traffic congestion
Paramaribo's roads are overwhelmed during peak hours.
Fragmented transport
Separate operators, separate tickets, no shared system.
Unreliable schedules
Departures shift by the hour — planning is guesswork.
No airport connection
Travellers depend on private cars and informal taxis.
Hard for visitors
Tourists and students struggle to navigate the network.
The GoVia answer
A network built around you
Reliable corridors
Trunk lines that run on time, every time.
High-frequency service
Buses every 8–20 minutes on core routes.
Digital ticketing
Tap, scan or app — one fare across the network.
Safe modern hubs
Lit, sheltered, monitored stations across the country.
AC and Wi-Fi onboard
A modern fleet built for the tropical climate.
40+
Routes planned
12
Mobility hubs
10
Districts connected
Core Network
Five lines. One connected Suriname.
A core grid of high-frequency corridors and feeder shuttles, modelled on the world's most reliable BRT and metro systems.
AX
Airport Express
Paramaribo JAP Airport
Premium coach
35 min
Every 20 min
Phase 1
C1
Central Line
Paramaribo Center Lelydorp
Rapid bus
25 min
Every 10 min
Phase 1
WK
Waterkant Shuttle
Historic Center Riverside
City shuttle
12 min
Every 8 min
Phase 1
EW
East-West Corridor
Commewijne Wanica
Future BRT
—
Planned
Phase 2
SR
Southern Rapid
Paramaribo South Onverwacht
High-frequency
—
Planned
Phase 2
How it works
Four steps from plan to platform.
Travelling with GoVia is designed to feel as simple as opening your phone.
Step 01
Plan your trip
Find the fastest route between any two points across the GoVia network.
Step 02
Track live departures
See exactly when your bus arrives — to the minute, in real time.
Step 03
Pay digitally or onboard
Tap your card, scan a QR or pay onboard. Same fare, every time.
Step 04
Travel comfortably
Enjoy AC, Wi-Fi and step-free access on every modern GoVia vehicle.
Transit Hubs
Stations designed as places, not waiting rooms.
Every GoVia hub is sheltered, accessible and wired for the digital age — a calm interchange between every part of the network.
JAP Airport Terminal
Transfers
Airport Express · 24/7
Lelydorp Transit Hub
Transfers
3 lines · Park & Ride
Waterkant Station
Transfers
Shuttle · River taxi
Future Network
A blueprint for how Suriname will move.
Inspired by the clarity of London Underground, Brightline and TransJakarta — a single map for every journey, today and tomorrow.
Airport Express
Central Line
Waterkant Shuttle
East-West (Phase 2)
Southern Rapid (Phase 2)
Hub station
GoVia Fleet
A vehicle for every journey.
From dense urban corridors to long-distance airport runs, the GoVia fleet is engineered for comfort, accessibility and the tropical climate.
GoVia OV
Standard City Bus
Up to 80 passengers
GoVia OV · Corridor
Articulated BRT
Up to 140 passengers
GoVia OV · AX-1
Airport Express Coach
Premium · luggage hold
GoVia Rail · Future
Light Rail Concept
Up to 220 passengers
GoVia App
The whole network, in your pocket.
One app to plan, pay and ride — designed with the same care as the stations and vehicles you'll see across Suriname.
Route planning
Door-to-door directions across every GoVia line.
Live tracking
Watch your bus approach in real time.
Ticket purchasing
Buy single rides or passes in seconds.
QR boarding
Scan and go — no paper, no fumbling.
Travel alerts
Get notified about delays before they affect you.
09:41GoVia
Next departure
Airport Express
CentrumJAP
3 min
Platform 2
C1
Central Line
5 min
WK
Waterkant
8 min
AX
Airport Express
23 min
Plan a trip
Roadmap
A realistic plan, in four phases.
GoVia is built to launch in clear, achievable stages — each one delivering visible value before the next begins.
Phase 1Now
Airport Express + city hubs
Launch the premium JAP–Paramaribo coach service and open the first three urban mobility hubs.
Phase 2Next
Rapid bus corridors
Open the Central Line and Waterkant Shuttle, with high-frequency BRT service and digital fare integration.
Phase 3Soon
Regional expansion
Extend the network east and south — connecting Commewijne, Wanica and Para to the urban core.
Phase 4Vision
Future rail integration
Add a light-rail spine between Paramaribo Centrum and JAP Airport, anchoring a national transit backbone.
The Vision
Connecting Suriname Through Movement
GoVia represents more than transportation. It is a vision for a more connected, accessible and modern Suriname.
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