Bus MauritiusBus 163: Port Louis – Vacoas
Bus 163 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Victoria Square) with Vacoas (Bus Station), about 32.5 km and 50 min end to end. It runs through Camp Chapelon, Pailles, Soreze, Colville Deverell Bridge, Martindale, Reduit, Trianon, Quatre Bornes, La Louise and Candos. It is operated by NTC and runs every 5–10 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:15 and the last at 18:10; from Vacoas the first is at 05:30 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 44 (14 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
14 fare stages 50 min end to end first bus 06:15 last bus 18:10 Rs 44 full route
Bus 163 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 163
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 (32.5 km, 50 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:15 | 18:10 | every 5–10 min |
| Saturday | 06:15 | 18:10 | every 5–10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 08:00 | 18:00 | every 5–10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (33.3 km, 50 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 17:30 | every 5–10 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 17:30 | every 5–10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:00 | 17:30 | every 5–10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 163
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 26 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 Port Louis (Victoria Square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Cassis (Royal College) / Brabant (SPAR) | 2 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Camp Chapelon | 6 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pailles (Grewals) | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Soreze | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Colville Deverell Bridge | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Martindale | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Reduit (Roundabout) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Trianon (Margarine Industries Limited) | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Quatre Bornes (Cite Saint Jean) | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | La Louise | 38 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 46 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 50 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Vacoas (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Louise | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Quatre Bornes (Cite Saint Jean) | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Trianon (Margarine Industries Limited) | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Reduit (Roundabout) | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Martindale | 31 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Colville Deverell Bridge | 38 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Soreze | 41 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Pailles (Grewals) | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Camp Chapelon | 46 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Cassis (Royal College) / Brabant (SPAR) | 49 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 50 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
- Port Louis Victoria Square Bus Station
- Rose Hill Bus Station (Place Cardinal Margeot)
- Quatre Bornes Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
- Vacoas Bus Station
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 163, so you can change without walking.
3 3A 3B 3C 3D 69 156 162 170 170A 188 198 200 242
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (42 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (42 shared stops)
- Bus 3B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bord Cascade (41 shared stops)
- Bus 3C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bassin (37 shared stops)
- Bus 3D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – La Marie (Terminus) (41 shared stops)
- Bus 69: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – beaux songes (reservoir) (37 shared stops)
- Bus 156: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Berthaud (Bus Station) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 162: Port Louis (Vitoria Square) – Forest Side. (34 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 163
Where does bus 163 go?
From Port Louis (Victoria Square) to Vacoas (Bus Station) via Camp Chapelon, Pailles, Soreze, Colville Deverell Bridge, Martindale, Reduit. It has 14 fare stages and 40 stops in total in the Vacoas direction.
What time is the first and last bus 163?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:15, last at 18:10. From Vacoas: 05:30 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 163 run?
On weekdays it runs every 5–10 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 163 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Port Louis – Vacoas); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 163 take?
About 50 min end to end according to the published timetable (32.5 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 163 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 163 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.