Bus MauritiusBus 143/143A: Curepipe – Vacoas
Bus 143/143A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach North) with Vacoas (Bus Station), about 5.6 km and 22 min end to end. It runs through Floreal. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs at a frequency that NLTA does not publish. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 06:45 and the last at –. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 22 min end to end first bus 06:45 last bus – Rs 30 full route
Bus 143/143A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 143/143A
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 Vacoas (5.6 km, 22 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:45 | – | – |
| Saturday | 06:45 | – | – |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:45 | – | – |
Towards Curepipe (6.3 km, 20 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | – | 16:30 | – |
| Saturday | – | 16:30 | – |
| Sunday & holidays | – | 16:30 | – |
Stops and fares on bus 143/143A
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 1 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Vacoas
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Vacoas (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Floreal (Knitwear Factory) | 12 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Curepipe Road (Darne Clinic) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 22 | Rs 30 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach North) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Curepipe Road (Darne Clinic) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Floreal (Knitwear Factory) | 12 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 20 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 143/143A, so you can change without walking.
4 4A 37 37A 68 68A 102 122 122A 125 134 153 170A 179A
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (3 shared stops)
- Bus 4A: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Floreal (5 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (3 shared stops)
- Bus 37A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via floreal (4 shared stops)
- Bus 68: Rose Hill (dar-es-salaam square) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via saint paul (6 shared stops)
- Bus 68A: Rose Hill (dar-es-salaam square) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via floreal (5 shared stops)
- Bus 102: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan Palach north) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 122: Curepipe (jAN Palach North) – Camp Levieux (Nhdc) (4 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 143/143A
Where does bus 143/143A go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach North) to Vacoas (Bus Station) via Floreal. It has 5 fare stages and 6 stops in total in the Vacoas direction.
What time is the first and last bus 143/143A?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 06:45, last at –. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 143/143A run?
On weekdays it runs at a frequency that NLTA does not publish. 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 143/143A cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Curepipe – Vacoas); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 143/143A take?
About 22 min end to end according to the published timetable (5.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 143/143A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 143/143A (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.