Bus MauritiusBus 196: Port Louis – Congomah
Bus 196 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Congomah (Terminus), about 19.1 km and 50 min end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Melle Laure, Khoyratty, Calebasses, Pamplemousses, The Mount and D’Epinay. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs 3 departures a day (07:05, 15:15, 17:30). On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 07:20 and the last at 17:10; from Congomah the first is at 07:05 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 41 (11 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
11 fare stages 50 min end to end first bus 07:20 last bus 17:10 Rs 41 full route
Bus 196 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 196
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 Congomah (19.1 km, 50 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:20 | 17:10 | departures 07:05, 15:15, 17:30 |
| Saturday | 07:20 | 17:10 | departures 07:05, 15:15, 17:30 |
| Sunday & holidays | 08:05 | 17:25 | departures 07:05, 15:15, 17:30 |
Towards Port Louis (19.9 km, 55 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:05 | 17:30 | departures 07:20, 13:40, 14:15, 17:10 |
| Saturday | 07:05 | 17:30 | departures 07:20, 13:40, 14:15, 17:10 |
| Sunday & holidays | 09:20 | 15:25 | departures 07:20, 13:40, 14:15, 17:10 |
Stops and fares on bus 196
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 21 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Congomah
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Melle Laure | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Khoyratty | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Calebasses | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Pamplemousses (Canton Belle Eau) | 32 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | The Mount (Boutique Bambous) | 36 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | D’Epinay (Beginning of Village) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Congomah (Government School) | 50 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Congomah (Government School) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Congomah (Government School) | 0 | – |
| 1 | D’Epinay (Beginning of Village) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | The Mount (Boutique Bambous) | 20 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pamplemousses (Canton Belle Eau) | 24 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Calebasses | 28 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Khoyratty | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Junction Long Mountain | 36 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 40 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Pere Laval Entrance | 45 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 55 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 196, so you can change without walking.
22 23 27 71 86 106 109 111 112 117 126 127 227 236
- Bus 22: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grand Gaube (24 shared stops)
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (32 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 86: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (21 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (32 shared stops)
- Bus 109: Port Louis (Transportion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (32 shared stops)
- Bus 111: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (32 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 196
Where does bus 196 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Congomah (Terminus) via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Melle Laure, Khoyratty, Calebasses, Pamplemousses. It has 11 fare stages and 32 stops in total in the Congomah direction.
What time is the first and last bus 196?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 07:20, last at 17:10. From Congomah: 07:05 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 196 run?
On weekdays it runs 3 departures a day (07:05, 15:15, 17:30). 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 196 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Louis – Congomah); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 196 take?
About 50 min end to end according to the published timetable (19.1 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · individual operators · bus 196 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 196 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.