Bus MauritiusBus 26: St Antoine – Central Flacq
Bus 26 is a bus route in Mauritius linking St Antoine (Traffic Centre) with Central Flacq (Bus Station), about 26.9 km and 1 h 05 end to end. It runs through Poudre d’Or, Ile d’Ambre, Pointe des Lascars, Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads, Roches Noires Bridge, Pointe d’Azur, Poste Lafayette, Bras d’Eau and Poste de Flacq. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 40 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves St Antoine at 05:50 and the last at 18:00; from Central Flacq the first is at 05:50 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 44 (17 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
17 fare stages 1 h 05 end to end first bus 05:50 last bus 18:00 Rs 44 full route
Bus 26 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 26
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 Central Flacq (26.9 km, 1 h 05)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:50 | 18:00 | every 40 min |
| Saturday | 05:50 | 18:00 | every 40 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:50 | 18:00 | every 40 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards St Antoine (26.5 km, 1 h 05)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:50 | 18:00 | every 40 min |
| Saturday | 05:50 | 18:00 | every 40 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:50 | 18:00 | every 40 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 26
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 4 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Central Flacq
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from St Antoine (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | St Antoine (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Belmont | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Poudre d’Or | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Ile d’Ambre | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Ile d’Ambre (Panchavati Junction) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Pointe des Lascars (Junction) | 17 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Roches Noires Bridge | 36 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads | 41 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Pointe d’Azur | 44 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Poste Lafayette (Cayeux’s Bungalow) | 49 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Poste Lafayette (Beach) | 53 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Bras d’Eau | 56 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Poste de Flacq (Entrance) | 59 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Poste de Flacq (Social Welfare Centre) | 61 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Chevreau Bridge | 62 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 65 | Rs 44 |
Towards St Antoine
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Central Flacq (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Chevreau Bridge | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Poste de Flacq (Social Welfare Centre) | 6 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Poste de Flacq (Entrance) | 9 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Bras d’Eau | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Poste Lafayette (Beach) | 15 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Poste Lafayette (Cayeux’s Bungalow) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Pointe d’Azur | 21 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Roches Noires Bridge | 29 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Pointe des Lascars (Junction) | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Ile d’Ambre (Panchavati Junction) | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Ile d’Ambre | 53 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Poudre d’Or | 57 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Belmont | 60 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | St Antoine (Traffic Centre) | 65 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 26, so you can change without walking.
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 27A: Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre) – Roches Noires Village (Siding Gaud) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 53: Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 63: Roches Noires (Siding Gaud) – S.S.R.N. Hospital (2 shared stops)
- Bus 86: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 126: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 127: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Roche Noires Village (Siding) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 217: Central Flacq (Bus Station) – hermitage - Central Flacq (Bus Station) (5 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 26
Where does bus 26 go?
From St Antoine (Traffic Centre) to Central Flacq (Bus Station) via Poudre d’Or, Ile d’Ambre, Pointe des Lascars, Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads, Roches Noires Bridge, Pointe d’Azur. It has 17 fare stages and 21 stops in total in the Central Flacq direction.
What time is the first and last bus 26?
Weekdays: first bus from St Antoine at 05:50, last at 18:00. From Central Flacq: 05:50 to 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 26 run?
On weekdays it runs every 40 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 26 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (St Antoine – Central Flacq); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 26 take?
About 1 h 05 end to end according to the published timetable (26.9 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 26 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 26 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.