Bus MauritiusBus 131: Cite L’Oiseau – forest side
Bus 131 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Cite L’Oiseau with forest side (forum complex), about 22.0 km and 48 min end to end. It runs through Junction Farquhar / Abbe Laval Streets. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 20 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Cite L’Oiseau at 06:35 and the last at 19:00; from forest side the first is at 06:00 and the last at 18:40. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 48 min end to end first bus 06:35 last bus 19:00 Rs 30 full route
Bus 131 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 131
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 Cité L’oiseau (22.0 km, 48 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:35 | 19:00 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 06:35 | 19:00 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:35 | 19:00 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (23.5 km, 52 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:40 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:40 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 18:40 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 131
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 18 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Cité L’oiseau
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Cite L’Oiseau |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cite L’Oiseau | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction Rouillard / Engrais Martial Roads | 40 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Farquhar / Abbe Laval Streets | 42 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 45 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 48 | Rs 30 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Forest Side (Post Office) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Farquhar / Abbe Laval Streets | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Rouillard / Engrais Martial Roads | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Cite L’Oiseau | 52 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 131, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 4 37 122A 149 162 173 179 191 193 249 249 254
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (21 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (21 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (13 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (13 shared stops)
- Bus 122A: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Camp Levieux (Nhdc) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 149: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bigara (Wireless Station) (23 shared stops)
- Bus 162: Port Louis (Vitoria Square) – Forest Side. (21 shared stops)
- Bus 173: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – St Pierre (Traffic Centre) (19 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 131
Where does bus 131 go?
From Cite L’Oiseau to forest side (forum complex) via Junction Farquhar / Abbe Laval Streets. It has 5 fare stages and 23 stops in total in the Cité L’oiseau direction.
What time is the first and last bus 131?
Weekdays: first bus from Cite L’Oiseau at 06:35, last at 19:00. From forest side: 06:00 to 18:40. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 131 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20 min at 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 131 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Cite L’Oiseau – forest side); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 131 take?
About 48 min end to end according to the published timetable (22.0 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 131 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 131 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.