Suriname doesn't have any bridges connecting it to its neighbors, so both of its overland border crossings are actually river crossings by boat.
Guyana: South Drain to Moleson Creek
The crossing between Suriname and Guyana runs across the Corentyne River, operated by the Canawaima Ferry between South Drain on the Suriname side and Moleson Creek in Guyana. The crossing itself takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes, with fares around $15 USD one-way or $20 USD for an open return valid for one month, as of recent pricing. Ferries run daily, though it's worth confirming the current schedule before you travel, since departure times can shift.
French Guiana: Albina to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
On the eastern border, the crossing at Albina is far more informal: a motorized pirogue (dugout canoe) crossing of the Marowijne River to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in French Guiana. The ride itself takes less than 10 minutes, and fares run roughly €5 to €10 per person, negotiated with the boatman and dependent on how much luggage you're carrying. Boats generally operate between 06:30 and 18:00 on weekdays, with adjusted hours on weekends, and there's no fixed timetable the way there is with the Canawaima Ferry.
What to bring
For either crossing, have your passport, any visa or e-Tourist Card documentation already arranged (Suriname's entry requirements don't change based on how you arrive), and small bills in the relevant currency, since money-changing options at these border points are limited. If you're heading onward into Suriname's interior rather than staying on the coast, plan your border crossing as the start of a longer travel day rather than a quick hop, since onward transport from either crossing point takes time to arrange.
