Bus MauritiusBus 206: Port Mathurin – Plaine Corail
Bus 206 is a bus route in Rodrigues linking Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) with Plaine Corail (Airport), about 21.4 km and 1 h 15 end to end. It runs through Solitude, Malabar, Petit Gabriel, Bigarade, Quatre Vents, Mangues, La Fouche Mangues, La Ferme and Grand La Fouche Corail. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 30 min at peak and every 40–60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Mathurin at 06:00 and the last at 18:00; from Plaine Corail the first is at 05:30 and the last at 16:30. The full trip costs Rs 41 (13 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
13 fare stages 1 h 15 end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 18:00 Rs 41 full route
Bus 206 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 206
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 Plaine Corail (21.4 km, 1 h 15)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:00 | 05:30–09:00: every 30 min; 09:00–15:00: every 40 min; 15:00–18:00: every 40–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:00 | 05:30–09:00: every 30 min; 09:00–15:00: every 40 min; 15:00–18:00: every 40–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:15 | 18:00 | 05:30–09:00: every 30 min; 09:00–15:00: every 40 min; 15:00–18:00: every 40–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Mathurin (21.1 km, 1 h 15)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 16:30 | 05:30–09:00: every 25–30 min; 09:00–15:00: every 40 min; 15:00–18:00: every 60 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 16:30 | 05:30–09:00: every 25–30 min; 09:00–15:00: every 40 min; 15:00–18:00: every 60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:45 | 16:30 | 05:30–09:00: every 25–30 min; 09:00–15:00: every 40 min; 15:00–18:00: every 60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 206
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 Plaine Corail
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Creve Coeur (Contour Oblass) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Solitude (Contour Kiosque) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Malabar (La Croisee Shop) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Petit Gabriel (Police Station) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bigarade (Reservoir) | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Quatre Vents (Francet Restaurant) | 39 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Mangues (Government School) | 43 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | La Fouche Mangues (San Wa Store) | 47 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | La Ferme (Church) | 55 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Grand La Fouche Corail (Community Centre) | 63 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Cascade Jean Louis (Dispensary) | 70 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Plaine Corail (Airport) | 75 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Mathurin
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Plaine Corail (Airport) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Plaine Corail (Airport) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Cascade Jean Louis (Dispensary) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Grand La Fouche Corail (Community Centre) | 12 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Ferme (Church) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | La Fouche Mangues (San Wa Store) | 28 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mangues (Government School) | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Quatre Vents (Francet Restaurant) | 36 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Bigarade (Reservoir) | 45 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Petit Gabriel (Police Station) | 55 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Malabar (La Croisee Shop) | 63 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Solitude (Contour Kiosque) | 66 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Creve Coeur (Contour Oblass) | 70 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) | 75 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 206, so you can change without walking.
204 206A 207 207A 207C 208 209 210 210A 210B 211 213 220 224
- Bus 204: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Grand Baie (Marcelin Grandcourt’S House) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 206A: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Plaine Corail (Airport) Via Montagne Du Sable (18 shared stops)
- Bus 207: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade (Palmiste Water Tank) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 207A: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Riviere Cocos Via Dans Coco And Marechal (20 shared stops)
- Bus 207C: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade Via Montagne Du Sable And Mangues (3 shared stops)
- Bus 208: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Pointe Coton (Public Beach) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 209: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – RIVIÈRE Cocos (Rca School) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 210: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Graviers (12 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 206
Where does bus 206 go?
From Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) to Plaine Corail (Airport) via Solitude, Malabar, Petit Gabriel, Bigarade, Quatre Vents, Mangues. It has 13 fare stages and 34 stops in total in the Plaine Corail direction.
What time is the first and last bus 206?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Mathurin at 06:00, last at 18:00. From Plaine Corail: 05:30 to 16:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 206 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30 min at peak and every 40–60 min off-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 206 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Mathurin – Plaine Corail); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 206 take?
About 1 h 15 end to end according to the published timetable (21.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 206 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 206 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.