Bus MauritiusBus 17F: upper dagotiere – Central Flacq
Bus 17F is a bus route in Mauritius linking upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) with Central Flacq (Bus Station), about 27.9 km and 1 h 01 end to end. It runs through Valetta, Vuillemin, 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 upper dagotiere 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 (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 01 end to end first bus 05:45 last bus 18:45 Rs 41 full route
Bus 17F on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 17F
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) (27.9 km, 1 h 01)
| 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 upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) (26.1 km, 57 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 17F
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 38 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 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 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Providence (Beginning of Village) | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Mont Ida (Government School) | 29 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Medine | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Bel Etang | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Camp de Masque (Village Hall) | 41 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | F.U.E.L. | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Bonne Mere (Reservoir) | 53 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 61 | Rs 41 |
Towards upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate)
| # | 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 | Vuillemin (Junction) | 46 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Valetta (Junction) | 52 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Lower Dagotiere (Village Hall) | 55 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Upper Dagotiere (NHDC Housing Estate) | 57 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 17F, so you can change without walking.
15/15B 15C 15F 16 16A 16D 17/17G 17A 17E 80 80A 93 113/113A 169
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (52 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (42 shared stops)
- Bus 15F: Camp Thorel – Central Flacq (bus station) (35 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (45 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (56 shared stops)
- Bus 17A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Petite Cabane (46 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 17F
Where does bus 17F go?
From upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) to Central Flacq (Bus Station) via Valetta, Vuillemin, Quartier Militaire, Providence, Mont Ida, Medine. It has 13 fare stages and 51 stops in total in the Central Flacq (Bus Station) direction.
What time is the first and last bus 17F?
Weekdays: first bus from upper dagotiere 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 17F 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 17F cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (upper dagotiere – Central Flacq); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 17F take?
About 1 h 01 end to end according to the published timetable (27.9 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 17F on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 17F (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.