Bus MauritiusBus 233: Plaine Verte – Tranquebar
Bus 233 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Plaine Verte with Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine), about 3.4 km and 9 min end to end. It is operated by UBS and runs every 20–30 min at peak and every 50–60 min off-peak. The full trip costs Rs 24 (3 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
3 fare stages 9 min end to end first bus – last bus – Rs 24 full route
Bus 233 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 233
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 Tranquebar (3.4 km, 9 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | – | – | 06:00–12:00: every 20–30 min; 12:00–15:00: every 50–60 min; 15:00–18:15: every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | – | – | 06:00–12:00: every 20–30 min; 12:00–15:00: every 50–60 min; 15:00–18:15: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | – | – | 06:00–12:00: every 20–30 min; 12:00–15:00: every 50–60 min; 15:00–18:15: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Plaine Verte (3.5 km, 8 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | – | – | 06:00–12:00: every 20–30 min; 12:00–15:00: every 50–60 min; 15:00–18:15: every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | – | – | 06:00–12:00: every 20–30 min; 12:00–15:00: every 50–60 min; 15:00–18:15: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | – | – | 06:00–12:00: every 20–30 min; 12:00–15:00: every 50–60 min; 15:00–18:15: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 233
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 1 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Tranquebar
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction Boulevard Victoria / Inkerman Street | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine) | 9 | Rs 24 |
Towards Plaine Verte
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction Boulevard Victoria / Inkerman Street | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 8 | Rs 24 |
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 233, so you can change without walking.
- Bus 115/115A: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 182: Cite La Cure (Traffic Centre) – Gros Cailloux (Morcellement De MARIGNy) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 237: Vallee des Pretres (Kovil) – Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) (3 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 233
Where does bus 233 go?
From Plaine Verte to Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine). It has 3 fare stages and 4 stops in total in the Tranquebar direction.
What time is the first and last bus 233?
NLTA does not publish first and last departures for this route.
How often does bus 233 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–30 min at peak and every 50–60 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 233 cost?
Rs 24 for the whole route (Plaine Verte – Tranquebar); intermediate fares are Rs 17–24 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 233 take?
About 9 min end to end according to the published timetable (3.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 233 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 233 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.