Bus MauritiusBus 251: Calebasses – Plaine LAUZuN
Bus 251 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Calebasses with Plaine LAUZuN (Bus Station), about 14.4 km and 32 min end to end. It runs through Junction Long Mountain, Terre Rouge, Pere Laval Entrance, Saint Francois Xavier Street, S.S.R. Street and La Butte. It is operated by Individual Operator/UBS and runs every 20 min at peak and every 30 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Calebasses at 06:20 and the last at 18:00; from Plaine LAUZuN the first is at 06:30 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 39 (9 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
9 fare stages 32 min end to end first bus 06:20 last bus 18:00 Rs 39 full route
Bus 251 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 251
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 Cite Vallijee (14.4 km, 32 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:20 | 18:00 | 06:20–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:20 | 18:00 | 06:20–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:00 | 06:20–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Calebasses (13.5 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 18:00 | 06:20–07:00: every 30 min; 07:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 18:00 | 06:20–07:00: every 30 min; 07:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:00 | 06:20–07:00: every 30 min; 07:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 251
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 14 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Cite Vallijee
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Calebasses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Calebasses | 0 | – |
| 1 | Khoyratty | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Long Mountain | 6 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 7 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Pere Laval Entrance | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Saint Francois Xavier Street (Stadium) | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | S.S.R. Street (Mosque) | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | La Butte | 27 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Plaine Lauzun (Bus Station) | 32 | Rs 39 |
Towards Calebasses
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Plaine Lauzun (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Plaine Lauzun (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | La Butte | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | S.S.R. Street (Mosque) | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Saint Francois Xavier Street (Stadium) | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Pere Laval Entrance | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Melle Laure | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Khoyratty | 27 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Calebasses | 30 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 251, so you can change without walking.
22 23 27 71 106 109 111 112 117 126 127 196 227 236
- Bus 22: Port louis (Transportation centre) – grand gaube (15 shared stops)
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (17 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (17 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (17 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (17 shared stops)
- Bus 109: Port Louis (Transportion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (17 shared stops)
- Bus 111: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (16 shared stops)
- Bus 112: Port Louis (Transporttaion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (17 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 251
Where does bus 251 go?
From Calebasses to Plaine LAUZuN (Bus Station) via Junction Long Mountain, Terre Rouge, Pere Laval Entrance, Saint Francois Xavier Street, S.S.R. Street, La Butte. It has 9 fare stages and 23 stops in total in the Cite Vallijee direction.
What time is the first and last bus 251?
Weekdays: first bus from Calebasses at 06:20, last at 18:00. From Plaine LAUZuN: 06:30 to 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 251 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20 min at peak and every 30 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 251 cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Calebasses – Plaine LAUZuN); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 251 take?
About 32 min end to end according to the published timetable (14.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 251 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 251 (Individual Operator/UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.