Bus MauritiusBus 21: Port Louis – Saint Antoine
Bus 21 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre), about 33.8 km and 1 h 10 end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Saint Joseph, Arsenal, Riviere Citron, S.S.R.N. Hospital, Saint Andre, Plaine des Papayes, Belle Vue Pilot and Fond du Sac. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 7–10 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 05:40 and the last at 19:15; from Saint Antoine the first is at 05:00 and the last at 18:15. The full trip costs Rs 44 (18 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
18 fare stages 1 h 10 end to end first bus 05:40 last bus 19:15 Rs 44 full route
Bus 21 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 21
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 Saint Antoine (33.8 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:40 | 19:15 | 05:00–19:00: every 7–10 min |
| Saturday | 05:40 | 19:15 | 05:00–19:00: every 7–10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 19:15 | 05:00–19:00: every 7–10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (33.9 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:00 | 18:15 | 05:00–19:00: every 7–10 min |
| Saturday | 05:00 | 18:15 | 05:00–19:00: every 7–10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:15 | 18:15 | 05:00–19:00: every 7–10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 21
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 17 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Saint Antoine
| # | 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) | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Riviere Citron | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 27 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Saint Andre | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Plaine des Papayes | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Belle Vue Pilot | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Fond du Sac (Junction Forbach Road) | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Lower Vale (Sottise Junction) | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Upper Vale | 50 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Petit Raffray (Social Welfare Centre) | 55 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Trois Bras (Goodlands) | 60 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Goodlands (Government School) | 65 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | St Antoine (Traffic Centre) | 70 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from St Antoine (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | St Antoine (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Goodlands (Government School) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Trois Bras (Goodlands) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Petit Raffray (Social Welfare Centre) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Upper Vale | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Lower Vale (Sottise Junction) | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Fond du Sac (Junction Forbach Road) | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Belle Vue Pilot | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Plaine des Papayes | 27 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Saint Andre | 31 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 39 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Riviere Citron | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Arsenal | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 50 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 52 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Pere Laval Entrance | 58 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 67 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 70 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 21, so you can change without walking.
19 20 20A 20C 20D 22 82 85 86 88 159 171 215 227
- Bus 19: Port louis (transportation centre) – creve cœur (roodurman’s house) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 20: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Mon Choisy (Public Beach) (26 shared stops)
- Bus 20A: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grande Pointe aux Piments (26 shared stops)
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (29 shared stops)
- Bus 20D: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Bon Air (30 shared stops)
- Bus 22: Port louis (Transportation centre) – grand gaube (12 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (26 shared stops)
- Bus 85: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (29 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 21
Where does bus 21 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Saint Joseph, Arsenal, Riviere Citron, S.S.R.N. Hospital. It has 18 fare stages and 35 stops in total in the Saint Antoine direction.
What time is the first and last bus 21?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 05:40, last at 19:15. From Saint Antoine: 05:00 to 18:15. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 21 run?
On weekdays it runs every 7–10 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 21 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Port Louis – Saint Antoine); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 21 take?
About 1 h 10 end to end according to the published timetable (33.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 21 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 21 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.