Bus MauritiusBus 238: Pailles – Port Louis
Bus 238 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) with Port Louis (Transportation Centre), about 5.6 km and 30 min end to end. It runs through Old Moka Road. It is operated by UBS and runs every 50–60 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Pailles at 06:15 and the last at 17:15; from Port Louis the first is at 06:45 and the last at 17:45. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 30 min end to end first bus 06:15 last bus 17:15 Rs 30 full route
Bus 238 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 238
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 Port Louis (5.6 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:15 | 17:15 | every 50–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:15 | 17:15 | every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:15 | 17:15 | every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Pailles (6.4 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:45 | 17:45 | every 50–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:45 | 17:45 | every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:45 | 17:45 | every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 238
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 5 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Les Guibies (Trunk Road) | 15 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Old Moka Road (Chinese Cultural Centre) | 20 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Butte | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 30 | Rs 30 |
Towards Pailles
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | La Butte | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Old Moka Road (Chinese Cultural Centre) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Les Guibies (Trunk Road) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) | 30 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 238, so you can change without walking.
33 33A 33B 47 51 52 52C 119 123 148 182 203 237 251
- Bus 33: Plaine Verte – Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 33A: Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) – Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray) (6 shared stops)
- Bus 33B: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 47: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 51: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Pointe aux Sables (Terminus) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 52: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Medine (10 shared stops)
- Bus 52C: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Bambous (Nhdc Complex) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 119: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grande Riviere Noire (Trois Bras Store) (10 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 238
Where does bus 238 go?
From Pailles (Morcellement Raffray) to Port Louis (Transportation Centre) via Old Moka Road. It has 5 fare stages and 10 stops in total in the Port Louis direction.
What time is the first and last bus 238?
Weekdays: first bus from Pailles at 06:15, last at 17:15. From Port Louis: 06:45 to 17:45. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 238 run?
On weekdays it runs every 50–60 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 238 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Pailles – Port Louis); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 238 take?
About 30 min end to end according to the published timetable (5.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 238 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 238 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.