Bus MauritiusBus 23: Port Louis – Riviere du Rempart
Bus 23 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre), about 37.7 km and 1 h 05 end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Melle Laure, Khoyratty, Calebasses, Pamplemousses, The Mount, Piton, L’Esperance Piton and Poudre d’Or Hamlet. It is operated by NTC and runs every 20–35 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:00 and the last at 19:00; from Riviere du Rempart the first is at 04:55 and the last at 17:50. The full trip costs Rs 44 (19 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
19 fare stages 1 h 05 end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 19:00 Rs 44 full route
Bus 23 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 23
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 Rivière du Rempart (37.7 km, 1 h 05)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 19:00 | every 20–35 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 19:00 | every 20–35 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 19:00 | every 20–35 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (38.9 km, 1 h 05)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 04:55 | 17:50 | every 20–35 min |
| Saturday | 04:55 | 17:50 | every 20–35 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 04:55 | 17:50 | every 20–35 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 23
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 23 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Rivière du Rempart
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 2 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Melle Laure | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Khoyratty | 15 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Calebasses | 17 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Pamplemousses (Canton Belle Eau) | 21 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | The Mount (Boutique Bambous) | 23 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Piton (Reservoir) | 32 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Piton | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | L’Esperance Piton | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Poudre d’Or Hamlet | 38 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Poudre d’Or (United Basalt) | 46 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Poudre d’Or (Hospital) | 47 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Ile d’Ambre | 50 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Ile d’Ambre (Panchavati Junction) | 54 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Pointe des Lascars (Junction) | 59 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 65 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Pointe des Lascars (Junction) | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Ile d’Ambre (Panchavati Junction) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Ile d’Ambre | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Poudre d’Or (Hospital) | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Poudre d’Or (United Basalt) | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Poudre d’Or Hamlet | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | L’Esperance Piton | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Piton | 32 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Piton (Reservoir) | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | The Mount (Boutique Bambous) | 41 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Pamplemousses (Canton Belle Eau) | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Calebasses | 48 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Khoyratty | 50 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Junction Long Mountain | 52 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 53 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Pere Laval Entrance | 58 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 62 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 65 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
- Port Louis Immigration Square (Transportation Centre)
- Rivière du Rempart Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 23, so you can change without walking.
22 27 71 86 106 109 111 112 117 126 127 196 227 236
- Bus 22: Port louis (Transportation centre) – grand gaube (22 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (27 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (28 shared stops)
- Bus 86: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (37 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (38 shared stops)
- Bus 109: Port Louis (Transportion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (38 shared stops)
- Bus 111: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (32 shared stops)
- Bus 112: Port Louis (Transporttaion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (38 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 23
Where does bus 23 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Melle Laure, Khoyratty, Calebasses, Pamplemousses. It has 19 fare stages and 42 stops in total in the Rivière du Rempart direction.
What time is the first and last bus 23?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:00, last at 19:00. From Riviere du Rempart: 04:55 to 17:50. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 23 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–35 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 23 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Port Louis – Riviere du Rempart); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 23 take?
About 1 h 05 end to end according to the published timetable (37.7 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 23 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 23 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.