Bus MauritiusBus 17C: Curepipe – Camp Thorel)
Bus 17C is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach North) with Camp Thorel), about 28.8 km and 1 h 03 end to end. It runs through Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta, Vuillemin, Quartier Militaire, Providence and Saint Julien d’Hotman. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 60 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 06:50 and the last at 17:35; from Camp Thorel) the first is at 05:50 and the last at 16:15. The full trip costs Rs 41 (11 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
11 fare stages 1 h 03 end to end first bus 06:50 last bus 17:35 Rs 41 full route
Bus 17C on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 17C
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 Camp Thorel (28.8 km, 1 h 03)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:50 | 17:35 | every 60 min |
| Saturday | 06:50 | 15:20 | every 60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 09:45 | 15:20 | every 60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (28.2 km, 1 h 02)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:50 | 16:15 | every 60 min |
| Saturday | 05:50 | 16:15 | every 60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 16:15 | every 60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 17C
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 12 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Camp Thorel
| # | 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) | 14 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Belle Rive (Junction) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Valetta (Junction) | 28 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 34 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 41 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Providence (Branch Road) | 53 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Saint Julien d’Hotman (Overseas Glove Factory) | 56 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Camp Thorel (Heeraman’s House) | 62 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Camp Thorel | 63 | Rs 41 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Camp Thorel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Camp Thorel | 0 | – |
| 1 | Camp Thorel (Heeraman’s House) | 1 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Saint Julien d’Hotman (Overseas Glove Factory) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Providence (Branch Road) | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 26 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Valetta (Junction) | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Belle Rive (Junction) | 40 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Couacaud (Surat Distribution Centre) | 54 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Couvent de Lorette (Mosque) | 58 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 62 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 17C, so you can change without walking.
15A 17/17G 17A 17B 17D 17F 30/30A 80 80A 93 114A 226 226A 226B
- Bus 15A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Camp Thorel (10 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (24 shared stops)
- Bus 17A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Petite Cabane (26 shared stops)
- Bus 17B: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Upper Dagotiere (Nhdc Housing Estate) (18 shared stops)
- Bus 17D: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – L’Esperance (26 shared stops)
- Bus 17F: Upper Dagotiere (Nhdc Housing Estate) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 30/30A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Dubreuil (12 shared stops)
- Bus 80: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Pellegrin (Riv. Profonde) (26 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 17C
Where does bus 17C go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach North) to Camp Thorel) via Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta, Vuillemin, Quartier Militaire, Providence. It has 11 fare stages and 23 stops in total in the Camp Thorel direction.
What time is the first and last bus 17C?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 06:50, last at 17:35. From Camp Thorel): 05:50 to 16:15. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 17C run?
On weekdays it runs every 60 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 17C cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Curepipe – Camp Thorel)); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 17C take?
About 1 h 03 end to end according to the published timetable (28.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · individual operators · bus 17C on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 17C (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.