Bus MauritiusBus 17A: Curepipe – Petite Cabane
Bus 17A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach North) with Petite Cabane, about 28.4 km and 1 h 02 end to end. It runs through Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta, Vuillemin, Quartier Militaire, Providence, Mont Ida, Medine and Bel Etang. 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 Petite Cabane the first is at 05:25 and the last at 18:20. The full trip costs Rs 41 (13 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 17.
13 fare stages 1 h 02 end to end first bus 05:45 last bus 18:45 Rs 41 full route
Bus 17A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 17A
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 (28.4 km, 1 h 02)
| 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 (Jan Palach North) (27.5 km, 1 h 00)
| 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) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 17; the frequencies above are those of route 17.
Stops and fares on bus 17A
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 39 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 Curepipe (Jan Palach North) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Couvent de Lorette (Mosque) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Couacaud (Surat Distribution Centre) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Belle Rive (Junction) | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Valetta (Junction) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 26 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 33 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Providence (Beginning of Village) | 38 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Mont Ida (Government School) | 43 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Medine | 46 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Bel Etang | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 60 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Petite Cabane | 62 | Rs 41 |
Towards Curepipe (Jan Palach North)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Petite Cabane |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Petite Cabane | 0 | – |
| 1 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 2 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Bel Etang | 12 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Bel Etang | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Medine | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mont Ida (Government School) | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Providence (Beginning of Village) | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Providence (End of Village) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Valetta (Junction) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Belle Rive (Junction) | 48 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Couacaud (Surat Distribution Centre) | 51 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Couvent de Lorette (Mosque) | 56 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 60 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 17A, so you can change without walking.
15/15B 15C 15F 16D 17/17G 17C 17E 17F 80 80A 113/113A 226 226A 226B
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (42 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (44 shared stops)
- Bus 15F: Camp Thorel – Central Flacq (bus station) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (43 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (58 shared stops)
- Bus 17C: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Camp Thorel) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 17E: L’Esperance – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (39 shared stops)
- Bus 17F: upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (46 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 17A
Where does bus 17A go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach North) to Petite Cabane via Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta, Vuillemin, Quartier Militaire, Providence. It has 13 fare stages and 52 stops in total in the Petite Cabane direction.
What time is the first and last bus 17A?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 05:45, last at 18:45. From Petite Cabane: 05:25 to 18:20. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 17A 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 17A cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Curepipe – Petite Cabane); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 17A take?
About 1 h 02 end to end according to the published timetable (28.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 17A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 17A (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.