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Bus 17/17G: Curepipe – Belle Mare
Bus 17/17G is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach North) with Belle Mare, about 38.6 km and 1 h 21 end to end. It runs through Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta, Vuillemin, Quartier Militaire, Providence, Mont Ida, Medine, Bel Etang and Camp de Masque. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 15–20 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 05:45 and the last at 18:45; from Belle Mare the first is at 05:25 and the last at 18:20. 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 21 end to end first bus 05:45 last bus 18:45 Rs 44 full route
Bus 17/17G on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 17/17G
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 Flacq (38.6 km, 1 h 21)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:45 | 18:45 | every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 05:45 | 18:45 | every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 18:45 | every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (40.5 km, 1 h 13)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:25 | 18:20 | every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 05:25 | 18:20 | every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:55 | 18:20 | every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 17/17G
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 42 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Flacq
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach North) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Couvent de Lorette (Mosque) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Couacaud (Surat Distribution Centre) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Belle Rive (Junction) | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Valetta (Junction) | 21 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 33 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Providence (Beginning of Village) | 36 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Mont Ida (Government School) | 46 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Medine | 48 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Bel Etang | 52 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 57 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | F.U.E.L. | 60 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Bonne Mere (Reservoir) | 63 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 69 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Argy | 71 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Junction Belle Mare / Isidore Rose | 76 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Mare La Chaux | 81 | Rs 44 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Belle Mare | 0 | – |
| 1 | Mare La Chaux | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Belle Mare / Isidore Rose | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Argy | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bonne Mere (Reservoir) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | F.U.E.L. | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 29 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Bel Etang | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Medine | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Mont Ida (Government School) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Providence (Beginning of Village) | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Providence (End of Village) | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 50 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 57 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Valetta (Junction) | 59 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Belle Rive (Junction) | 67 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Couacaud (Surat Distribution Centre) | 73 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 17/17G, so you can change without walking.
15/15B 15C 15F 16D 17A 17C 17E 17F 80 80A 113/113A 226 226A 226B
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (56 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (42 shared stops)
- Bus 15F: Camp Thorel – Central Flacq (bus station) (35 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (45 shared stops)
- Bus 17A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Petite Cabane (58 shared stops)
- Bus 17C: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Camp Thorel) (22 shared stops)
- Bus 17E: L’Esperance – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (49 shared stops)
- Bus 17F: upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (56 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 17/17G
Where does bus 17/17G go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach North) to Belle Mare via Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta, Vuillemin, Quartier Militaire, Providence. It has 18 fare stages and 60 stops in total in the Flacq direction.
What time is the first and last bus 17/17G?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 05:45, last at 18:45. From Belle Mare: 05:25 to 18:20. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 17/17G 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 17/17G cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Curepipe – Belle Mare); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 17/17G take?
About 1 h 21 end to end according to the published timetable (38.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 17/17G on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 17 / 17G (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.