Bus MauritiusBus 17D: Curepipe – L’Esperance
Bus 17D is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach North) with L’Esperance, about 18.4 km and 40 min end to end. It runs through Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta, Vuillemin and Quartier Militaire. 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 L’Esperance the first is at 05:25 and the last at 18:20. The full trip costs Rs 39 (9 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 17.
9 fare stages 40 min end to end first bus 05:45 last bus 18:45 Rs 39 full route
Bus 17D on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 17D
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 L’Esperance (18.4 km, 40 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) (18.8 km, 41 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 17D
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 8 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards L’Esperance
| # | 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) | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Bonne Veine | 34 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | L’Esperance | 40 | Rs 39 |
Towards Curepipe (Jan Palach North)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from L’Esperance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | L’Esperance | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bonne Veine | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Valetta (Junction) | 21 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Belle Rive (Junction) | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Couacaud (Surat Distribution Centre) | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Couvent de Lorette (Mosque) | 37 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 41 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 17D, so you can change without walking.
15D 17/17G 17A 17B 17C 17F 30/30A 80 80A 93A 114A 226 226A 226B
- Bus 15D: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – L’Esperance (6 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (21 shared stops)
- Bus 17A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Petite Cabane (23 shared stops)
- Bus 17B: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) (16 shared stops)
- Bus 17C: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Camp Thorel) (23 shared stops)
- Bus 17F: upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 30/30A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Dubreuil (10 shared stops)
- Bus 80: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Pellegrin (Riv. Profonde) (23 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 17D
Where does bus 17D go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach North) to L’Esperance via Couacaud, Belle Rive, Valetta, Vuillemin, Quartier Militaire. It has 9 fare stages and 17 stops in total in the L’Esperance direction.
What time is the first and last bus 17D?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 05:45, last at 18:45. From L’Esperance: 05:25 to 18:20. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 17D 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 17D cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Curepipe – L’Esperance); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 17D take?
About 40 min end to end according to the published timetable (18.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 17D on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 17D (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.