Bus MauritiusBus 169: Central Flacq – Petite Cabane
Bus 169 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Central Flacq (Bus Station) with Petite Cabane, about 12.2 km and 24 min end to end. It runs through F.U.E.L.. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 30 min at peak and every 40 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Central Flacq at 06:30 and the last at 18:00; from Petite Cabane the first is at 06:10 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 35 (6 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
6 fare stages 24 min end to end first bus 06:30 last bus 18:00 Rs 35 full route
Bus 169 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 169
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 Petite Cabane (12.2 km, 24 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 18:00 | 06:00–08:30: every 30 min; 08:30–14:00: every 40 min; 14:30–18:00: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 18:00 | 06:00–08:30: every 30 min; 08:30–14:00: every 40 min; 14:30–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:00 | 06:00–08:30: every 30 min; 08:30–14:00: every 40 min; 14:30–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Central Flacq (12.9 km, 24 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:10 | 17:30 | 06:00–08:30: every 30 min; 08:30–14:00: every 40 min; 14:30–18:00: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:10 | 17:30 | 06:00–08:30: every 30 min; 08:30–14:00: every 40 min; 14:30–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:10 | 17:30 | 06:00–08:30: every 30 min; 08:30–14:00: every 40 min; 14:30–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 169
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 6 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Petite Cabane
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Central Flacq (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 3 | – |
| 1 | Bonne Mere (Reservoir) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | F.U.E.L. | 14 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 21 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Petite Cabane | 24 | Rs 35 |
Towards Central Flacq
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Petite Cabane |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Petite Cabane | 3 | – |
| 1 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | F.U.E.L. | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Bonne Mere (Reservoir) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 24 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 169, so you can change without walking.
15/15B 15C 15F 16 16D 17/17G 17E 17F 101A 101C 106 109 216 236
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (11 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (3 shared stops)
- Bus 15F: Camp Thorel – Central Flacq (bus station) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (11 shared stops)
- Bus 17E: L’Esperance – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 17F: upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (11 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 169
Where does bus 169 go?
From Central Flacq (Bus Station) to Petite Cabane via F.U.E.L.. It has 6 fare stages and 12 stops in total in the Petite Cabane direction.
What time is the first and last bus 169?
Weekdays: first bus from Central Flacq at 06:30, last at 18:00. From Petite Cabane: 06:10 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 169 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30 min at peak and every 40 min off-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 169 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Central Flacq – Petite Cabane); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 169 take?
About 24 min end to end according to the published timetable (12.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 169 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 169 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.