Bus MauritiusBus 117: Port Louis – Congomah
Bus 117 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Congomah (Terminus), about 17.7 km and 55 min end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Melle Laure, Khoyratty, Calebasses, Camp des Embrevades, Junction Ilot and D’Epinay. It is operated by Individual operator and runs every 5–20 min at peak and every 30 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 05:30 and the last at 17:40; from Congomah the first is at 06:25 and the last at 18:30. The full trip costs Rs 41 (11 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
11 fare stages 55 min end to end first bus 05:30 last bus 17:40 Rs 41 full route
Bus 117 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 117
Buses in Mauritius run to published frequencies, not fixed departure times. First and last bus are from the terminus; the wait at an intermediate stop is usually half the interval.
Towards Congomah (17.7 km, 55 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 17:40 | 05:00–07:00: every 5–20 min; 07:05–09:00: every 20 min; 09:05–15:00: every 5–15 min; 15:05–19:50: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 17:40 | 05:00–07:00: every 5–20 min; 07:05–09:00: every 20 min; 09:05–15:00: every 5–15 min; 15:05–19:50: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:30 | 05:00–07:00: every 5–20 min; 07:05–09:00: every 20 min; 09:05–15:00: every 5–15 min; 15:05–19:50: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (18.5 km, 59 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:25 | 18:30 | 05:00–07:00: every 5–20 min; 07:05–09:00: every 20 min; 09:05–15:00: every 5–15 min; 15:05–19:50: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:25 | 18:30 | 05:00–07:00: every 5–20 min; 07:05–09:00: every 20 min; 09:05–15:00: every 5–15 min; 15:05–19:50: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 18:00 | 05:00–07:00: every 5–20 min; 07:05–09:00: every 20 min; 09:05–15:00: every 5–15 min; 15:05–19:50: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 117
Official fare stages with the timetable minutes from the terminus and the fare from the first stop. Between the stages the bus also stops at 14 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Congomah
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Melle Laure | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Khoyratty | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Calebasses | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Camp des Embrevades (End of Village) | 32 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Junction Ilot | 36 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | D’Epinay (Beginning of Village) | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Congomah (Government School) | 55 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Congomah (Government School) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Congomah (Government School) | 0 | – |
| 1 | D’Epinay (Beginning of Village) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Ilot | 24 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp des Embrevades (End of Village) | 28 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Calebasses | 32 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Khoyratty | 36 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Junction Long Mountain | 40 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 45 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Pere Laval Entrance | 50 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 55 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 59 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 117, so you can change without walking.
23 27 71 106 109 110 112 126 127 176 196 227 232 236
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (19 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (19 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (19 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (19 shared stops)
- Bus 109: Port Louis (Transportion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (19 shared stops)
- Bus 110: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Congomah (Terminus) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 112: Port Louis (Transporttaion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (19 shared stops)
- Bus 126: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (19 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 117
Where does bus 117 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Congomah (Terminus) via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Melle Laure, Khoyratty, Calebasses, Camp des Embrevades. It has 11 fare stages and 25 stops in total in the Congomah direction.
What time is the first and last bus 117?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 05:30, last at 17:40. From Congomah: 06:25 to 18:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 117 run?
On weekdays it runs every 5–20 min at peak and every 30 min off-peak. There is no fixed timetable at the stops: buses leave the terminus at these intervals, so the wait is usually half the interval.
How much does bus 117 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Louis – Congomah); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 117 take?
About 55 min end to end according to the published timetable (17.7 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 117 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 117 (Individual operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.