Bus MauritiusBus 237: Vallee des Pretres – Pailles
Bus 237 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Vallee des Pretres (Kovil) with Pailles (Morcellement Raffray), about 15.9 km and 1 h 00 end to end. It runs through Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte, Junction Boulevard Victoria / Inkerman Street, Junction Volcy Pougnet / Harris Streets, La Butte and Old Moka Road. It is operated by UBS and runs every 50–60 min at peak and every 60–75 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Vallee des Pretres at 06:00 and the last at 17:30; from Pailles the first is at 05:45 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 41 (10 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
10 fare stages 1 h 00 end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 17:30 Rs 41 full route
Bus 237 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 237
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 Pailles (15.9 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:30 | 05:45–09:00: every 50–60 min; 09:15–14:00: every 60–75 min; 14:00–16:00: every 50–60 min; 16:00–17:30: every 60–75 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:30 | 05:45–09:00: every 50–60 min; 09:15–14:00: every 60–75 min; 14:00–16:00: every 50–60 min; 16:00–17:30: every 60–75 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:30 | 05:45–09:00: every 50–60 min; 09:15–14:00: every 60–75 min; 14:00–16:00: every 50–60 min; 16:00–17:30: every 60–75 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Vallee des Pretres (16.9 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:45 | 17:30 | 05:45–09:00: every 50–60 min; 09:15–14:00: every 60–75 min; 14:00–16:00: every 50–60 min; 16:00–17:30: every 60–75 min |
| Saturday | 05:45 | 17:30 | 05:45–09:00: every 50–60 min; 09:15–14:00: every 60–75 min; 14:00–16:00: every 50–60 min; 16:00–17:30: every 60–75 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:45 | 17:30 | 05:45–09:00: every 50–60 min; 09:15–14:00: every 60–75 min; 14:00–16:00: every 50–60 min; 16:00–17:30: every 60–75 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 237
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 Pailles
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Vallee des Pretres (Kovil) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vallee des Pretres (Kovil) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Vallee des Pretres (Nalletamby’s House) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Vallee des Pretres | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Junction Boulevard Victoria / Inkerman Street | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Junction Volcy Pougnet / Harris Streets | 29 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | La Butte | 33 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Old Moka Road (Chinese Cultural Centre) | 43 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Les Guibies (Trunk Road) | 50 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) | 60 | Rs 41 |
Towards Vallee des Pretres
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Les Guibies (Trunk Road) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Old Moka Road (Chinese Cultural Centre) | 17 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Butte | 27 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Junction Volcy Pougnet / Harris Streets | 31 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Junction Boulevard Victoria / Inkerman Street | 37 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 45 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Junction Vallee des Pretres | 50 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Vallee des Pretres (Nalletamby’s House) | 55 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Vallee des Pretres (Kovil) | 60 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 237, so you can change without walking.
33 33A 33B 43 47 51 52 115/115A 148 150 160/160A 182 234 238
- Bus 33: Plaine Verte – Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) (11 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 43: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Victoria Square (Dumas Street) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 47: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 51: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Pointe aux Sables (Terminus) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 52: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Medine (5 shared stops)
- Bus 115/115A: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (12 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 237
Where does bus 237 go?
From Vallee des Pretres (Kovil) to Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) via Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte, Junction Boulevard Victoria / Inkerman Street, Junction Volcy Pougnet / Harris Streets, La Butte, Old Moka Road. It has 10 fare stages and 11 stops in total in the Pailles direction.
What time is the first and last bus 237?
Weekdays: first bus from Vallee des Pretres at 06:00, last at 17:30. From Pailles: 05:45 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 237 run?
On weekdays it runs every 50–60 min at peak and every 60–75 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 237 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Vallee des Pretres – Pailles); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 237 take?
About 1 h 00 end to end according to the published timetable (15.9 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 237 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 237 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.