Bus MauritiusBus 234: Cite Vallijee – Tranquebar
Bus 234 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Cite Vallijee with Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine), about 5.4 km and 15 min end to end. It is operated by UBS and runs every 30–45 min at peak and every 45–60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Cite Vallijee at 06:00 and the last at 18:00; from Tranquebar the first is at 06:20 and the last at 18:20. The full trip costs Rs 30 (4 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
4 fare stages 15 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 18:00 Rs 30 full route
Bus 234 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 234
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 (5.4 km, 15 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:00–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:00–17:00: every 30–45 min; 17:00–18:00: every 45–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:00–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:00–17:00: every 30–45 min; 17:00–18:00: every 45–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:00–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:00–17:00: every 30–45 min; 17:00–18:00: every 45–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Cite Vallijee (4.9 km, 15 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:20 | 18:20 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:00–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:00–17:00: every 30–45 min; 17:00–18:00: every 45–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:20 | 18:20 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:00–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:00–17:00: every 30–45 min; 17:00–18:00: every 45–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:20 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:00–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:00–17:00: every 30–45 min; 17:00–18:00: every 45–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 234
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 6 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 Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | La Butte | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pandit Nehru Street (Jezebel Shoe Factory) | 11 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine) | 15 | Rs 30 |
Towards Cite Vallijee
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Pandit Nehru Street (Jezebel Shoe Factory) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | La Butte | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) | 15 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 234, so you can change without walking.
33 33A 33B 47 51 52 52C 115/115A 119 148 150 160/160A 182 237
- Bus 33: Plaine Verte – Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) (7 shared stops)
- Bus 33A: Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) – Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 33B: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (7 shared stops)
- Bus 47: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (6 shared stops)
- Bus 51: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Pointe aux Sables (Terminus) (6 shared stops)
- Bus 52: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Medine (6 shared stops)
- Bus 52C: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Bambous (Nhdc Complex) (6 shared stops)
- Bus 115/115A: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (9 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 234
Where does bus 234 go?
From Cite Vallijee to Tranquebar (Cite Madeleine). It has 4 fare stages and 10 stops in total in the Tranquebar direction.
What time is the first and last bus 234?
Weekdays: first bus from Cite Vallijee at 06:00, last at 18:00. From Tranquebar: 06:20 to 18:20. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 234 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30–45 min at peak and every 45–60 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 234 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Cite Vallijee – Tranquebar); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 234 take?
About 15 min end to end according to the published timetable (5.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 234 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 234 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.