Bus MauritiusBus 17B: Curepipe – upper dagotiere
Bus 17B is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach North) with upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate), about 11.2 km and 25 min end to end. It runs through Couacaud, Belle Rive and Valetta. 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 upper dagotiere the first is at 05:25 and the last at 18:20. The full trip costs Rs 35 (7 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 17.
7 fare stages 25 min end to end first bus 05:45 last bus 18:45 Rs 35 full route
Bus 17B on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 17B
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 upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) (11.2 km, 25 min)
| 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) (11.8 km, 26 min)
| 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 17B
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 6 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate)
| # | 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 | Lower Dagotiere (Village Hall) | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Upper Dagotiere (NHDC Housing Estate) | 25 | Rs 35 |
Towards Curepipe (Jan Palach North)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Upper Dagotiere (NHDC Housing Estate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Upper Dagotiere (NHDC Housing Estate) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Lower Dagotiere (Village Hall) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Valetta (Junction) | 5 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Belle Rive (Junction) | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Couacaud (Surat Distribution Centre) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Couvent de Lorette (Mosque) | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 26 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 17B, so you can change without walking.
4 17/17G 17A 17C 17D 30/30A 80 80A 114A 226 226A 226B 249 249
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (4 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (14 shared stops)
- Bus 17A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Petite Cabane (16 shared stops)
- Bus 17C: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Camp Thorel) (16 shared stops)
- Bus 17D: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – L’Esperance (16 shared stops)
- Bus 30/30A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Dubreuil (10 shared stops)
- Bus 80: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Pellegrin (Riv. Profonde) (16 shared stops)
- Bus 80A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Bel Air (P0LICE Station) (16 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 17B
Where does bus 17B go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach North) to upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) via Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta. It has 7 fare stages and 13 stops in total in the upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) direction.
What time is the first and last bus 17B?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 05:45, last at 18:45. From upper dagotiere: 05:25 to 18:20. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 17B 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 17B cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Curepipe – upper dagotiere); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 17B take?
About 25 min end to end according to the published timetable (11.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 17B on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 17B (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.