Bus MauritiusBus 153: Curepipe – Saint Pierre
Bus 153 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Ian Palach) with Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre), about 23.2 km and 1 h 17 end to end. It runs through Floreal, Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads, Vacoas, La Caverne, Candos, La Louise, Quatre Bornes, Trianon, Reduit and Moka. It is operated by NTC and runs every 30 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 06:00 and the last at 18:30; from Saint Pierre the first is at 06:00 and the last at 19:30. The full trip costs Rs 44 (14 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
14 fare stages 1 h 17 end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 18:30 Rs 44 full route
Bus 153 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 153
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 Saint Pierre (23.2 km, 1 h 17)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:30 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 18:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (25.4 km, 1 h 12)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 19:30 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 19:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 19:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 153
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 13 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Saint Pierre
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach North) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Curepipe Road (Darne Clinic) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Floreal (Knitwear Factory) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (S.M.F.) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | La Louise | 32 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Quatre Bornes (Cite Saint Jean) | 40 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Trianon (Margarine Industries Limited) | 46 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 60 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Moka (Mahatma Gandhi Institute) | 62 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Gentilly | 70 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 77 | Rs 44 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Gentilly | 12 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Moka (Mahatma Gandhi Institute) | 18 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Trianon (Margarine Industries Limited) | 30 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Quatre Bornes (Cite Saint Jean) | 38 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | La Louise | 45 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 48 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 55 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Vacoas (S.M.F.) | 59 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads | 62 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Floreal (Knitwear Factory) | 67 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Curepipe Road (Darne Clinic) | 70 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 72 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
- Curepipe Bus Station (Jan Palach North)
- Quatre Bornes Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
- Saint Pierre Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 153, so you can change without walking.
3 3A 3B 3D 4A 13 13A 13D 15/15B 163 170 170A 173 242
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 3B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bord Cascade (14 shared stops)
- Bus 3D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – La Marie (Terminus) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 4A: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Floreal (12 shared stops)
- Bus 13: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 13A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Junction la Nicoliere Rd/Eau Bouillie (12 shared stops)
- Bus 13D: Rose-Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – La Laura (12 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 153
Where does bus 153 go?
From Curepipe (Ian Palach) to Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) via Floreal, Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads, Vacoas, La Caverne, Candos, La Louise. It has 14 fare stages and 27 stops in total in the Saint Pierre direction.
What time is the first and last bus 153?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 06:00, last at 18:30. From Saint Pierre: 06:00 to 19:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 153 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30 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 153 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Curepipe – Saint Pierre); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 153 take?
About 1 h 17 end to end according to the published timetable (23.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · NTC · bus 153 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 153 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.