Bus MauritiusBus 206A: Port Mathurin – Plaine Corail
Bus 206A is a bus route in Rodrigues linking Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) with Plaine Corail (Airport) Via Montagne Du Sable, about 20.0 km and 44 min end to end. It runs through Accacia, Pointe La Gueule, Fond Diamant, Baie Malgache, Montagne du Sable, Mangues, La Fouche Mangues, La Ferme and Grand La Fouche Corail. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs 1 departures a day (15:35). On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Mathurin at 15:35 and the last at 15:35; from Plaine Corail the first is at 07:05 and the last at 07:05. The full trip costs Rs 41 (13 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
13 fare stages 44 min end to end first bus 15:35 last bus 15:35 Rs 41 full route
Bus 206A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 206A
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 (20.0 km, 44 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 15:35 | 15:35 | departures 15:35 |
| Saturday | 15:35 | 15:35 | departures 15:35 |
| Sunday & holidays | 15:35 | 15:35 | departures 15:35 |
Towards Port Mathurin (19.7 km, 43 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:05 | 07:05 | departures 07:05 |
| Saturday | 07:05 | 07:05 | departures 07:05 |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:05 | 07:05 | departures 07:05 |
Stops and fares on bus 206A
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 13 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 | Pointe Monier (Fisheries) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Accacia (Children’s Playground) | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pointe La Gueule (Claite Lutchessi’s House) | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Fond Diamant (Bridge) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Baie Malgache (Alain Meunier’s House) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Montagne du Sable | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Mangues (Government School) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | La Fouche Mangues (San Wa Store) | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | La Ferme (Church) | 31 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Grand La Fouche Corail (Community Centre) | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Cascade Jean Louis (Dispensary) | 41 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Plaine Corail (Airport) | 44 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Mathurin
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Plaine Corail (Airport) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Plaine Corail (Airport) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Cascade Jean Louis (Dispensary) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Grand La Fouche Corail (Community Centre) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Ferme (Church) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | La Fouche Mangues (San Wa Store) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mangues (Government School) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Montagne du Sable | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Baie Malgache (Alain Meunier’s House) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Fond Diamant (Bridge) | 29 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Pointe La Gueule (Claite Lutchessi’s House) | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Accacia (Children’s Playground) | 36 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Pointe Monier (Fisheries) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) | 43 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 206A, so you can change without walking.
205 205A 205B 206 207 207A 207B 207C 213
- Bus 205: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Baie Du Nord (10 shared stops)
- Bus 205A: Port mathurin (traffic centre ) – allee tamarin (3 shared stops)
- Bus 205B: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Fond La Bonte (6 shared stops)
- Bus 206: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Plaine Corail (Airport) (18 shared stops)
- Bus 207: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade (Palmiste Water Tank) (6 shared stops)
- Bus 207A: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Riviere Cocos Via Dans Coco And Marechal (2 shared stops)
- Bus 207B: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade Via Baie Du Nord (10 shared stops)
- Bus 207C: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade Via Montagne Du Sable And Mangues (14 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 206A
Where does bus 206A go?
From Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) to Plaine Corail (Airport) Via Montagne Du Sable via Accacia, Pointe La Gueule, Fond Diamant, Baie Malgache, Montagne du Sable, Mangues. It has 13 fare stages and 26 stops in total in the Plaine Corail direction.
What time is the first and last bus 206A?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Mathurin at 15:35, last at 15:35. From Plaine Corail: 07:05 to 07:05. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 206A run?
On weekdays it runs 1 departures a day (15:35). 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 206A 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 206A take?
About 44 min end to end according to the published timetable (20.0 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 206A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 206A (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.