Bus from Port Louis to Souillac
Take bus 197 from Deschartes Street / La Butte towards Port Louis: about 1 h 22 on the bus, an expected wait of 23 min, Rs 44, no change. 39.7 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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Port Louis to Souillac
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- Walk 455 m, 6 min
- 197 from Deschartes Street / La Butte, towards Port Louis, get off at Souillac (Bus Station): 82 min ride, expected wait 23 min, Rs 44 · first bus 05:20, last 15:10
- Walk 310 m, 4 min
82 min on the bus door to door 116 min Rs 44 0 changes 765 m walking
Other options around 10:00 on a weekday:
| Bus | On the bus | Door to door | Fare | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | 82 min | 116 min | Rs 44 | 0 |
| 162 6 | 94 min | 123 min | Rs 88 | 1 |
| 191 2A 6 | 95 min | 142 min | Rs 91 | 2 |
By departure time:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 197 | 116 min | 09:56 | Rs 44 |
| weekday 12:00 | 197 | 116 min | 13:56 | Rs 44 |
| weekday 17:00 | 162 6 | 121 min | 19:01 | Rs 88 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 197 | 116 min | 11:56 | Rs 44 |
The way back: Souillac to Port Louis
Take bus 197 from Souillac (Bus Station) towards Riviere des Galets: about 1 h 20 on the bus, an expected wait of 23 min, Rs 47, no change.
Step by step, weekday around 10:00
- Walk 310 m, 4 min
- 197 from Souillac (Bus Station), towards Riviere des Galets, get off at Port Louis (Victoria Square): 80 min ride, expected wait 23 min, Rs 47 · first bus 07:10, last 17:30
- Walk 613 m, 10 min
80 min on the bus door to door 118 min Rs 47 0 changes 935 m walking
Other options around 10:00 on a weekday:
| Bus | On the bus | Door to door | Fare | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | 80 min | 118 min | Rs 47 | 0 |
| 133 198 | 75 min | 130 min | Rs 85 | 1 |
| 6A 198 | 99 min | 136 min | Rs 85 | 1 |
By departure time:
| Departure | Bus | Door to door | Arrival | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekday 08:00 | 197 | 118 min | 09:58 | Rs 47 |
| weekday 12:00 | 197 | 118 min | 13:58 | Rs 47 |
| weekday 17:00 | 197 | 118 min | 18:58 | Rs 47 |
| Sunday 10:00 | 197 | 118 min | 11:58 | Rs 47 |
Good to know
- Cash to the conductor after you board, Rs 44 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 Port Louis Immigration Square (Transportation Centre): all routes, first and last buses.
- Arriving at Souillac Bus Station: onward connections there.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Port Louis to Souillac?
About 1 h 22 on the bus; with the expected wait, allow 1 h 56 door to door on a weekday around 10:00. The return takes about 1 h 20.
How much is the bus from Port Louis to Souillac?
Rs 44 per person with no change, cash to the conductor. There are no return tickets or passes.
Which bus goes from Port Louis to Souillac?
Bus 197 from Deschartes Street / La Butte, towards Port Louis. Alternatives and times are in the journey planner.
What time is the last bus from Port Louis to Souillac?
The last bus 197 leaves its terminus at 15:10 on weekdays and the first at 05:20. 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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