Bus MauritiusBus 176: Port Louis – Central Flacq
Bus 176 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Central Flacq (Bus Station), about 36.0 km and 1 h 10 end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Junction Long Mountain, Khoyratty, Camp des Embrevades, D’Epinay, Grande Rosalie, Villebague, Mare d’Australia and Brisee Verdiere. It is operated by NTC and runs every 25 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 05:10 and the last at 19:30; from Central Flacq the first is at 05:00 and the last at 19:30. The full trip costs Rs 44 (19 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
19 fare stages 1 h 10 end to end first bus 05:10 last bus 19:30 Rs 44 full route
Bus 176 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 176
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 Central Flacq (36.0 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:10 | 19:30 | every 25 min |
| Saturday | 05:10 | 19:30 | every 25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:10 | 19:30 | every 25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (36.7 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:00 | 19:30 | every 25 min |
| Saturday | 05:00 | 19:30 | every 25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:00 | 19:30 | every 25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 176
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 16 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Central Flacq
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 13 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Junction Long Mountain | 21 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Khoyratty | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Camp des Embrevades (End of Village) | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | D’Epinay (Beginning of Village) | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Grande Rosalie | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Villebague (La Nicoliere Junction) | 36 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Villebague (Beginning of Village) | 36 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Mare d’Australia | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Brisee Verdiere (Latapie Branch Road) | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Bon Accueil | 47 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Lallmatie | 50 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Saint Julien (Government School) | 55 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Saint Julien (Church) | 57 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Constance | 64 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 70 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Central Flacq (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Constance | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Saint Julien (Church) | 13 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Saint Julien (Government School) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Lallmatie | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bon Accueil | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Brisee Verdiere (Latapie Branch Road) | 27 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Mare d’Australia | 31 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Villebague (Beginning of Village) | 38 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Villebague (La Nicoliere Junction) | 39 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Grande Rosalie | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | D’Epinay (Beginning of Village) | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Camp des Embrevades (End of Village) | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Khoyratty | 51 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Melle Laure | 53 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 55 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Pere Laval Entrance | 62 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 67 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 70 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 176, so you can change without walking.
22 23 27 71 106 109 110 111 112 117 126 196 232 236
- Bus 22: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grand Gaube (16 shared stops)
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (16 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (16 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (16 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 109: Port Louis (Transportion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 110: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Congomah (Terminus) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 111: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (22 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 176
Where does bus 176 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Central Flacq (Bus Station) via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Junction Long Mountain, Khoyratty, Camp des Embrevades, D’Epinay. It has 19 fare stages and 35 stops in total in the Central Flacq direction.
What time is the first and last bus 176?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 05:10, last at 19:30. From Central Flacq: 05:00 to 19:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 176 run?
On weekdays it runs every 25 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 176 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Port Louis – Central Flacq); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 176 take?
About 1 h 10 end to end according to the published timetable (36.0 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · NTC · bus 176 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 176 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.