Bus MauritiusBus 17E: L’Esperance – Central Flacq
Bus 17E is a bus route in Mauritius linking L’Esperance with Central Flacq (Bus Station), about 23.2 km and 51 min end to end. It runs through Quartier Militaire, Providence, Mont Ida, Medine, Bel Etang, Camp de Masque and F.U.E.L.. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 15–20 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves L’Esperance at 05:45 and the last at 18:45; from Central Flacq the first is at 05:25 and the last at 18:20. The full trip costs Rs 41 (11 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 17.
11 fare stages 51 min end to end first bus 05:45 last bus 18:45 Rs 41 full route
Bus 17E on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 17E
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 Central Flacq (Bus Station) (23.2 km, 51 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 L’Esperance (21.5 km, 47 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 17E
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 33 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Central Flacq (Bus Station)
| # | 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 | Providence (Beginning of Village) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Mont Ida (Government School) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Medine | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Bel Etang | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 31 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | F.U.E.L. | 37 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Bonne Mere (Reservoir) | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 51 | Rs 41 |
Towards L’Esperance
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Central Flacq (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bonne Mere (Reservoir) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | F.U.E.L. | 13 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Bel Etang | 24 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Medine | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Mont Ida (Government School) | 31 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Providence (Beginning of Village) | 36 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Providence (End of Village) | 36 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Bonne Veine | 41 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | L’Esperance | 47 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 17E, so you can change without walking.
15/15B 15C 15F 16 16A 16D 17/17G 17A 17F 93 101A 101C 113/113A 169
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (49 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (39 shared stops)
- Bus 15F: Camp Thorel – Central Flacq (bus station) (35 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (42 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (49 shared stops)
- Bus 17A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Petite Cabane (39 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 17E
Where does bus 17E go?
From L’Esperance to Central Flacq (Bus Station) via Quartier Militaire, Providence, Mont Ida, Medine, Bel Etang, Camp de Masque. It has 11 fare stages and 44 stops in total in the Central Flacq (Bus Station) direction.
What time is the first and last bus 17E?
Weekdays: first bus from L’Esperance at 05:45, last at 18:45. From Central Flacq: 05:25 to 18:20. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 17E 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 17E cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (L’Esperance – Central Flacq); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 17E take?
About 51 min end to end according to the published timetable (23.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 17E on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 17E (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.