Bus MauritiusBus 171: Port Louis – Grande Pointe-Aux-Piments
Bus 171 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Grande Pointe-Aux-Piments, about 23.1 km and 55 min end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Saint Joseph, Arsenal, Riviere Citron, S.S.R.N. Hospital, Saint Andre, Solitude, Triolet 8th Mile and Camp Lilas. It is operated by TBS and runs every 10 min at peak and every 25 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:15 and the last at 19:00; from Grande Pointe-Aux-Piments the first is at 05:30 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 41 (13 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
13 fare stages 55 min end to end first bus 06:15 last bus 19:00 Rs 41 full route
Bus 171 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 171
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 Grande Pointe aux Piments (23.1 km, 55 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:15 | 19:00 | 06:15–07:50: every 20 min; 07:50–16:00: every 10 min; 16:00–18:00: every 25 min |
| Saturday | 06:15 | 19:00 | 06:15–07:50: every 20 min; 07:50–16:00: every 10 min; 16:00–18:00: every 25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:15 | 19:00 | 06:15–07:50: every 20 min; 07:50–16:00: every 10 min; 16:00–18:00: every 25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (23.5 km, 50 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 18:00 | 06:15–07:50: every 20 min; 07:50–16:00: every 10 min; 16:00–18:00: every 25 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 18:00 | 06:15–07:50: every 20 min; 07:50–16:00: every 10 min; 16:00–18:00: every 25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:30 | 18:00 | 06:15–07:50: every 20 min; 07:50–16:00: every 10 min; 16:00–18:00: every 25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 171
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 24 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Grande Pointe aux Piments
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Riviere Citron | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Saint Andre | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Solitude | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Triolet 8th Mile (Sewraz’s House) | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Camp Lilas | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Petite Pointe aux Piments | 55 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Petite Pointe aux Piments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Petite Pointe aux Piments | 0 | – |
| 1 | Camp Lilas | 12 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Triolet 8th Mile (Sewraz’s House) | 17 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Solitude | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Andre | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Riviere Citron | 33 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 37 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 41 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Pere Laval Entrance | 46 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 48 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 50 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 171, so you can change without walking.
20 20A 20C 20D 21 75 82 85 86 88 95 159 215 227
- Bus 20: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Mon Choisy (Public Beach) (35 shared stops)
- Bus 20A: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grande Pointe aux Piments (38 shared stops)
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (38 shared stops)
- Bus 20D: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Bon Air (24 shared stops)
- Bus 21: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 75: Pamplemousses – Triolet Bus Terminus (10 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (36 shared stops)
- Bus 85: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (24 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 171
Where does bus 171 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Grande Pointe-Aux-Piments via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Saint Joseph, Arsenal, Riviere Citron, S.S.R.N. Hospital. It has 13 fare stages and 37 stops in total in the Grande Pointe aux Piments direction.
What time is the first and last bus 171?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:15, last at 19:00. From Grande Pointe-Aux-Piments: 05:30 to 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 171 run?
On weekdays it runs every 10 min at peak and every 25 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 171 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Louis – Grande Pointe-Aux-Piments); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 171 take?
About 55 min end to end according to the published timetable (23.1 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 171 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 171 (TBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.