Bus MauritiusBus 159: Port Louis – Poudre D’Or
Bus 159 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Poudre D’Or (Hospital), about 36.2 km and 1 h 15 end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Saint Joseph, Arsenal, Riviere Citron, S.S.R.N. Hospital, Saint Andre, Plaine des Papayes, Bois Mangues and Belle Vue Harel. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 40–45 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 07:15 and the last at 17:30; from Poudre D’Or the first is at 05:45 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 44 (18 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
18 fare stages 1 h 15 end to end first bus 07:15 last bus 17:30 Rs 44 full route
Bus 159 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 159
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 Poudre d’Or (36.2 km, 1 h 15)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:15 | 17:30 | every 40–45 min |
| Saturday | 07:15 | 17:35 | every 40–45 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:15 | 17:35 | every 40–45 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (36.3 km, 1 h 15)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:45 | 17:30 | every 40–45 min |
| Saturday | 05:45 | 17:30 | every 40–45 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:55 | 17:30 | every 40–45 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 159
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 17 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Poudre d’Or
| # | 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) | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Riviere Citron | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 27 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Saint Andre | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Plaine des Papayes | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Bois Mangues | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Belle Vue Harel | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Labourdonnais (Main Entrance) | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Cottage (Beginning of Village) | 50 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | L’Esperance (Gate) | 55 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Poudre d’Or Hamlet | 60 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Poudre d’Or (United Basalt) | 65 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Poudre d’Or (Hospital) | 75 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Poudre d’Or (Hospital) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Poudre d’Or (Hospital) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Poudre d’Or (United Basalt) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Poudre d’Or Hamlet | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | L’Esperance (Gate) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Cottage (Beginning of Village) | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Labourdonnais (Main Entrance) | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Belle Vue Harel | 29 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Bois Mangues | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Plaine des Papayes | 32 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Saint Andre | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Riviere Citron | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Arsenal | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 52 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 58 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Pere Laval Entrance | 67 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 70 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 75 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 159, so you can change without walking.
20 20A 20C 20D 21 71 82 85 86 88 126 171 215 227
- Bus 20: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Mon Choisy (Public Beach) (26 shared stops)
- Bus 20A: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grande Pointe aux Piments (26 shared stops)
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 20D: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Bon Air (30 shared stops)
- Bus 21: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (37 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (18 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (22 shared stops)
- Bus 85: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (30 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 159
Where does bus 159 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Poudre D’Or (Hospital) via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Saint Joseph, Arsenal, Riviere Citron, S.S.R.N. Hospital. It has 18 fare stages and 35 stops in total in the Poudre d’Or direction.
What time is the first and last bus 159?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 07:15, last at 17:30. From Poudre D’Or: 05:45 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 159 run?
On weekdays it runs every 40–45 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 159 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Port Louis – Poudre D’Or); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 159 take?
About 1 h 15 end to end according to the published timetable (36.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 159 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 159 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.