Bus MauritiusBus 18: Central Flacq – Mahebourg
Bus 18 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Central Flacq (Bus Station) with Mahebourg (Bus Station), about 40.6 km and 1 h 29 end to end. It runs through Bramsthan, Ecroignard, Caroline, Bel Air, Ernest Florent, Beau Champ, Deux Freres, Quatre Soeurs, Grand Sable and Pointe du Diable. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 20–30 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Central Flacq at 05:15 and the last at 18:30. The full trip costs Rs 44 (23 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
23 fare stages 1 h 29 end to end first bus 05:15 last bus 18:30 Rs 44 full route
Bus 18 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 18
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 Mahebourg (40.6 km, 1 h 29)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:15 | 18:30 | every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 05:15 | 18:30 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:55 | 18:30 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Central Flacq (41.0 km, 1 h 30)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | – | – | every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | – | – | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | – | – | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 18
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 48 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Mahebourg
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Central Flacq (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Boulet Rouge | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Bramsthan | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Ecroignard (Beginning of Village) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Caroline | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bel Air (Police Station) | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Ernest Florent | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Beau Champ | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Deux Freres | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Quatre Soeurs | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Grand Sable (Peeharry Shop) | 39 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Pointe du Diable (View Point) | 44 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Pointe du Diable (Barachois) | 48 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Bambous Virieux | 53 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Anse Jonchee (Beginning of Village) | 57 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Providence (End of Village) | 61 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Old Grand Port (Police Station) | 66 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Old Grand Port (Kam Wah Store) | 68 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Ferney (IVTB) | 73 | Rs 44 |
| 19 | Ferney (Falaise Rouge) | 78 | Rs 44 |
| 20 | Riviere des Creoles | 81 | Rs 44 |
| 21 | Petit Bel Air | 85 | Rs 44 |
| 22 | Mahebourg (Bus Station) | 89 | Rs 44 |
Towards Central Flacq
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Mahebourg (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mahebourg (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Petit Bel Air | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Riviere des Creoles | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Ferney (Falaise Rouge) | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Ferney (IVTB) | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Old Grand Port (Kam Wah Store) | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Old Grand Port (Police Station) | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Providence (End of Village) | 29 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Anse Jonchee (Beginning of Village) | 32 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Bambous Virieux | 37 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Pointe du Diable (Barachois) | 41 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Pointe du Diable (View Point) | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Grand Sable (Peeharry Shop) | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Quatre Soeurs | 56 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Deux Freres | 59 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Beau Champ | 64 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Ernest Florent | 66 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Bel Air (Police Station) | 70 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Caroline | 73 | Rs 44 |
| 19 | Ecroignard (Beginning of Village) | 77 | Rs 44 |
| 20 | Bramsthan | 82 | Rs 44 |
| 21 | Boulet Rouge | 85 | Rs 44 |
| 22 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 90 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 18, so you can change without walking.
9 10 11/11A 15/15B 16 16A 16D 46 55 55A 55B 56 194 232
- Bus 9: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Mahebourg (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 10: Mahebourg (Bus Station) – Riviere Des Galets (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 11/11A: Mahebourg (Bus Station) – Le Val (5 shared stops)
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (3 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (18 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (18 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (18 shared stops)
- Bus 46: Mahebourg (Bus Station) – Blue Bay (Public Beach) (5 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 18
Where does bus 18 go?
From Central Flacq (Bus Station) to Mahebourg (Bus Station) via Bramsthan, Ecroignard, Caroline, Bel Air, Ernest Florent, Beau Champ. It has 23 fare stages and 71 stops in total in the Mahebourg direction.
What time is the first and last bus 18?
Weekdays: first bus from Central Flacq at 05:15, last at 18:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 18 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–30 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 18 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Central Flacq – Mahebourg); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 18 take?
About 1 h 29 end to end according to the published timetable (40.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · individual operators · bus 18 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 18 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.