Bus from Curepipe to Blue Bay
It takes 3 buses: the 17A from Curepipe (Jan Palach North) (towards Petite Cabane), then the 198 from Wooton (Roundabout) (towards Mahebourg), then the 90 from Stop Near Plaisance (Grotto) (towards Blue Bay (Public Beach)). About 1 h 23 on the buses, 2 h 15 door to door including waits, Rs 82 in total. 25.2 km as the crow flies. Times come from the official NLTA timetables and published frequencies; the wait is an estimate, there is no live tracking.
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Curepipe to Blue Bay
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- 17A from Curepipe (Jan Palach North), towards Petite Cabane, get off at Couvent de Lorette (Mosque): 3 min ride, expected wait 1 min, Rs 17 · first bus 05:45, last 18:45
- Walk 484 m, 8 min
- 198 from Wooton (Roundabout), towards Mahebourg, get off at 198: 32 min ride, expected wait 20 min, Rs 41 · first bus 06:15, last 18:45
- Walk 282 m, 6 min
- 90 from Stop near Plaisance (Grotto), towards Blue Bay (Public Beach), get off at Blue Bay (Public Beach): 48 min ride, expected wait 15 min, Rs 24 · first bus 05:20, last 20:00
- Walk 121 m, 2 min
83 min on the bus door to door 135 min Rs 82 2 changes 894 m walking
Other options around 10:00 on a weekday:
| Bus | On the bus | Door to door | Fare | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17A 198 90 | 83 min | 135 min | Rs 82 | 2 |
| 64 9 90 | 102 min | 141 min | Rs 82 | 2 |
| 90 | 139 min | 159 min | Rs 44 | 0 |
By departure time:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 17A 198 90 | 130 min | 10:10 | Rs 82 |
| weekday 12:00 | 17A 198 90 | 135 min | 14:15 | Rs 82 |
| weekday 17:00 | 90 90 | 139 min | 19:19 | Rs 68 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 17A 198 90 | 135 min | 12:15 | Rs 82 |
The way back: Blue Bay to Curepipe
It takes 3 buses: the 90 from Blue Bay (Public Beach) (towards Curepipe (Jan Palach South)), then the 9 from Madame Dayla (towards Curepipe), then the 114 from Forest Side (Post Office) (towards Curepipe). About 1 h 06 on the buses, 1 h 42 door to door including waits, Rs 78 in total.
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- Walk 121 m, 2 min
- 90 from Blue Bay (Public Beach), towards Curepipe (Jan Palach South), get off at Madame Dayla: 9 min ride, expected wait 4 min, Rs 17 · first bus 04:50, last 19:15
- 9 from Madame Dayla, towards Curepipe, get off at Forest Side (Post Office): 53 min ride, expected wait 15 min, Rs 44 · first bus 04:50, last 19:15
- 114 from Forest Side (Post Office), towards Curepipe, get off at Curepipe (Jan Palach North): 4 min ride, expected wait 15 min, Rs 17 · first bus 06:15, last 18:45
66 min on the bus door to door 102 min Rs 78 2 changes
Other options around 10:00 on a weekday:
| Bus | On the bus | Door to door | Fare | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 9 114 | 66 min | 102 min | Rs 78 | 2 |
| 90 9 201 | 72 min | 108 min | Rs 78 | 2 |
| 90 198 10A 114 | 53 min | 109 min | Rs 103 | 3 |
By departure time:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 90 9 114 | 101 min | 09:41 | Rs 78 |
| weekday 12:00 | 90 9 114 | 102 min | 13:42 | Rs 78 |
| weekday 17:00 | 90 9 114 | 101 min | 18:41 | Rs 78 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 90 9 114 | 102 min | 11:42 | Rs 78 |
Good to know
- Cash to the conductor after you board, Rs 82 for this trip. Keep small notes.
- Route number and destination are shown on the front of the bus. If in doubt, tell the conductor where you are going before you sit down.
- In the evening most routes stop between 18:00 and 19:30; check the last bus above before a late return.
- Leaving from Curepipe Bus Station (Jan Palach North): all routes, first and last buses.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Curepipe to Blue Bay?
About 1 h 23 on the bus; with the expected wait, allow 2 h 15 door to door on a weekday around 10:00. The return takes about 1 h 06.
How much is the bus from Curepipe to Blue Bay?
Rs 82 per person on 3 buses (each bus is paid separately), cash to the conductor. There are no return tickets or passes.
Which bus goes from Curepipe to Blue Bay?
There is no direct bus: the 17A then the 198 then the 90. Alternatives and times are in the journey planner.
What time is the last bus from Curepipe to Blue Bay?
The last bus 17A leaves its terminus at 18:45 on weekdays and the first at 05:45. After 19:00 buses are scarce everywhere in Mauritius: plan a taxi for the evening.
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Related: all trips · fares · buses today. Computed on 03 November 2026 by the Bus Mauritius planner from the NLTA timetables; waiting times are estimates.
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