Bus MauritiusBus 252: Curepipe – Mahebourg
Bus 252 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach South) with Mahebourg (Bus Station), about 35.2 km and 1 h 17 end to end. It runs through Midlands, Nouvelle France, Union Park, Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital, Rose Belle, La Rosa, Mare d’Albert, Plaine Magnien, Plaisance and Madame Dayla. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 3–15 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 05:20 and the last at 20:00; from Mahebourg the first is at 04:50 and the last at 19:15. The full trip costs Rs 44 (14 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 9.
14 fare stages 1 h 17 end to end first bus 05:20 last bus 20:00 Rs 44 full route
Bus 252 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 252
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 Mahebourg (Bus Station) (35.2 km, 1 h 17)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:20 | 20:00 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–15 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min |
| Saturday | 05:20 | 20:00 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–15 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:20 | 20:00 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–15 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (Jan Palach South) (34.5 km, 1 h 16)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 04:50 | 19:15 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–10 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min |
| Saturday | 04:50 | 19:15 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–10 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 04:50 | 19:15 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–10 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 9; the frequencies above are those of route 9.
Stops and fares on bus 252
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 22 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Mahebourg (Bus Station)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach South) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach South) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Midlands (Tombstone) | 16 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Nouvelle France (Roundabout) | 29 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Union Park (Village Hall) | 35 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital | 38 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Rose Belle (Gebert) | 41 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | La Rosa | 47 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Mare d’Albert (Government School) | 49 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Plaine Magnien (Police Station) | 57 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Plaisance (Grotto) | 59 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Madame Dayla | 67 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Beau Vallon | 74 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Mahebourg (Bus Station) | 77 | Rs 44 |
Towards Curepipe (Jan Palach South)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Mahebourg (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mahebourg (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Beau Vallon | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Madame Dayla | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Plaisance (Grotto) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Plaine Magnien (Police Station) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mare d’Albert (Government School) | 27 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | La Rosa | 29 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Rose Belle (Gebert) | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital | 38 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Union Park (Village Hall) | 41 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Nouvelle France (Roundabout) | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Midlands (Tombstone) | 61 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 73 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Curepipe (Jan Palach South) | 76 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 252, so you can change without walking.
6 9 10 10A 14 60 62 87 90 99/99A 137/137A 198 200 248
- Bus 6: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Riviere Des Gallets (Bus Station) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 9: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Mahebourg (Bus Station) (42 shared stops)
- Bus 10: Mahebourg (Bus Station) – Riviere Des Galets (Bus Station) (17 shared stops)
- Bus 10A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – La Sourdine (27 shared stops)
- Bus 14: Curepipe (jan palach south) – Rose Belle (terminus) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 60: Rose Belle – Bois Cheri (9 shared stops)
- Bus 62: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Riviere du Poste (Terminus) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 87: Curepipe (Ian Palach Sud) – St Hubert (Terminus) (10 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 252
Where does bus 252 go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach South) to Mahebourg (Bus Station) via Midlands, Nouvelle France, Union Park, Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital, Rose Belle, La Rosa. It has 14 fare stages and 36 stops in total in the Mahebourg (Bus Station) direction.
What time is the first and last bus 252?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 05:20, last at 20:00. From Mahebourg: 04:50 to 19:15. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 252 run?
On weekdays it runs every 3–15 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 252 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Curepipe – Mahebourg); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 252 take?
About 1 h 17 end to end according to the published timetable (35.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 252 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 252 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.