Bus MauritiusBus 178: Melville – Mme Azor
Bus 178 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Melville with Mme Azor, about 10.4 km and 30 min end to end. It runs through Roche Terre and Goodlands. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 20 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Melville at 06:00 and the last at 17:50; from Mme Azor the first is at 06:00 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 30 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 17:50 Rs 35 full route
Bus 178 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 178
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 Mme Azor (10.4 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:50 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:50 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:50 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Melville (10.5 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:30 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:30 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:30 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 178
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 Mme Azor
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Melville |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Melville | 0 | – |
| 1 | Grand Gaube (Church) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Roche Terre (Ramrecha Shop) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Goodlands (Government School) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | St Antoine (Traffic Centre) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mme Azor | 30 | Rs 35 |
Towards Melville
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Mme Azor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mme Azor | 0 | – |
| 1 | St Antoine (Traffic Centre) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Goodlands (Government School) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Roche Terre (Ramrecha Shop) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Grand Gaube (Church) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Melville | 30 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 178, so you can change without walking.
20C 21 22 82 95 187 227 228 231
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 21: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 22: Port louis (Transportation centre) – grand gaube (2 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 95: Pamplemousses – SainT Antoine (Traffic Centre) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 187: Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) – Melle Jeanne (Kalimaye) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 227: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 228: Grande Pointe-Aux-Piments – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (3 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 178
Where does bus 178 go?
From Melville to Mme Azor via Roche Terre, Goodlands. It has 6 fare stages and 6 stops in total in the Mme Azor direction.
What time is the first and last bus 178?
Weekdays: first bus from Melville at 06:00, last at 17:50. From Mme Azor: 06:00 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 178 run?
On weekdays it runs every 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 178 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Melville – Mme Azor); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 178 take?
About 30 min end to end according to the published timetable (10.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 178 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 178 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.