Bus MauritiusBus 166: Vacoas – Cite La Caverne
Bus 166 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Vacoas (Bus Station) with Cite La Caverne, about 3.0 km and 15 min end to end. It runs through Junction La Caverne / Pave d'Amour. It is operated by NTC and runs every 30 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Vacoas at 07:00 and the last at 18:00; from Cite La Caverne the first is at 06:30 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 30 (4 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
4 fare stages 15 min end to end first bus 07:00 last bus 18:00 Rs 30 full route
Bus 166 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 166
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 Cite la Caverne (3.0 km, 15 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:00 | 18:00 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 07:00 | 18:00 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:00 | 18:00 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Vacoas (2.6 km, 15 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 166
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 0 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Cite la Caverne
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Vacoas (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bonne Terre (Demi Gros National) | 9 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction La Caverne / Pave d'Amour | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 15 | Rs 30 |
Towards Vacoas
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from La Caverne (Modern Complex) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction La Caverne / Pave d'Amour | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Bonne Terre (Demi Gros National) | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 15 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 166, so you can change without walking.
3 3A 3B 3D 4 4A 35 37 37A 68 122A 163 170 179
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 3B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bord Cascade (3 shared stops)
- Bus 3D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – La Marie (Terminus) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (4 shared stops)
- Bus 4A: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Floreal (3 shared stops)
- Bus 35: Vacoas (Bus Station) – Hollyrood (3 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (4 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 166
Where does bus 166 go?
From Vacoas (Bus Station) to Cite La Caverne via Junction La Caverne / Pave d'Amour. It has 4 fare stages and 4 stops in total in the Cite la Caverne direction.
What time is the first and last bus 166?
Weekdays: first bus from Vacoas at 07:00, last at 18:00. From Cite La Caverne: 06:30 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 166 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 166 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Vacoas – Cite La Caverne); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 166 take?
About 15 min end to end according to the published timetable (3.0 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 166 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 166 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.