Bus MauritiusBus 221: Riviere Du Rempart – Central Flacq
Bus 221 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Riviere Du Rempart (traffic centre) with Central Flacq (bus station), about 18.1 km and 25 min end to end. It runs through Petite Retraite and Pont Blanc. It is operated by NTC and runs every 30–60 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Riviere Du Rempart at 06:00 and the last at 17:30; from Central Flacq the first is at 06:30 and the last at 18:30. The full trip costs Rs 35 (6 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
6 fare stages 25 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 17:30 Rs 35 full route
Bus 221 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 221
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 Central Flacq (18.1 km, 25 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:30 | every 30–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:30 | every 30–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:30 | every 30–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Riviere du Rempart (18.1 km, 25 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 18:30 | every 30–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 18:30 | every 30–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:30 | every 30–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 221
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 0 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Central Flacq
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Plaine des Roches (Government School) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Petite Retraite | 17 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pont Blanc | 21 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Constance (Football Ground) | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 25 | Rs 35 |
Towards Riviere du Rempart
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Central Flacq (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Constance (Football Ground) | 2 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pont Blanc | 4 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Petite Retraite | 8 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Plaine des Roches (Government School) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 25 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 221, so you can change without walking.
- Bus 27B: Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre) – Plaine Des Roches (Terminus) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 53: Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 84: Plaine Des Roches – S.S.R.N. Hospital (2 shared stops)
- Bus 101/101B: Central Flacq (Bus Station) – S.S.R.N. Hospital (4 shared stops)
- Bus 111: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 240: Sottise – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (4 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 221
Where does bus 221 go?
From Riviere Du Rempart (traffic centre) to Central Flacq (bus station) via Petite Retraite, Pont Blanc. It has 6 fare stages and 6 stops in total in the Central Flacq direction.
What time is the first and last bus 221?
Weekdays: first bus from Riviere Du Rempart at 06:00, last at 17:30. From Central Flacq: 06:30 to 18:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 221 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30–60 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 221 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Riviere Du Rempart – Central Flacq); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 221 take?
About 25 min end to end according to the published timetable (18.1 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 221 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 221 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.