Bus MauritiusBus 156: Port Louis – Berthaud
Bus 156 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Victoria Square) with Berthaud (Bus Station), about 22.6 km and 40 min end to end. It runs through G.R.N.W., Coromandel, Belle Etoile, Beau Bassin and Rose Hill. It is operated by NTC and runs every 15–20 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:40 and the last at 19:00; from Berthaud the first is at 06:00 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 40 min end to end first bus 06:40 last bus 19:00 Rs 41 full route
Bus 156 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 156
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 Berthaud (22.6 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:40 | 19:00 | every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 06:40 | 19:00 | every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:40 | 19:00 | every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (23.4 km, 41 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:30 | every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 06:40 | 19:00 | every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:40 | 19:00 | every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 156
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 29 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Berthaud
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Victoria Square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Brabant (SPAR) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | G.R.N.W. | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Coromandel (Sunray Hotel) | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Belle Etoile (Tamil Social Hall) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Beau Bassin (Vinayak Mandir) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Beau Bassin (Cercle de Beau Bassin) | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Ollier Avenue (Super U) | 26 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Ollier Avenue (Gooly Store) | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Berthaud (Bus Station) | 40 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Berthaud (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Berthaud (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Ollier Avenue (Gooly Store) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Ollier Avenue (Super U) | 14 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Beau Bassin (Cercle de Beau Bassin) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Beau Bassin (Vinayak Mandir) | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Belle Etoile (Tamil Social Hall) | 26 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Coromandel (Sunray Hotel) | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | G.R.N.W. | 34 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Brabant (SPAR) | 38 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 41 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
- Port Louis Victoria Square Bus Station
- Rose Hill Bus Station (Place Cardinal Margeot)
- Quatre Bornes Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 156, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 3 3A 3B 3C 3D 69 102 140 149 170 170A 249
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (41 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (41 shared stops)
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (44 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (44 shared stops)
- Bus 3B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bord Cascade (44 shared stops)
- Bus 3C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bassin (43 shared stops)
- Bus 3D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – La Marie (Terminus) (44 shared stops)
- Bus 69: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – beaux songes (reservoir) (43 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 156
Where does bus 156 go?
From Port Louis (Victoria Square) to Berthaud (Bus Station) via G.R.N.W., Coromandel, Belle Etoile, Beau Bassin, Rose Hill. It has 11 fare stages and 40 stops in total in the Berthaud direction.
What time is the first and last bus 156?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:40, last at 19:00. From Berthaud: 06:00 to 18:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 156 run?
On weekdays it runs every 15–20 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 156 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Louis – Berthaud); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 156 take?
About 40 min end to end according to the published timetable (22.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 156 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 156 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.