Bus MauritiusBus 4: Quatre Bornes – Curepipe
Bus 4 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) with Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul, about 13.3 km and 45 min end to end. It runs through La Caverne, Vacoas, Saint Paul and Castel. It is operated by NTC and runs every 10 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Quatre Bornes at 05:00 and the last at 20:00; from Curepipe the first is at 05:00 and the last at 20:30. The full trip costs Rs 39 (8 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
8 fare stages 45 min end to end first bus 05:00 last bus 20:00 Rs 39 full route
Bus 4 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 4
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 Curepipe (13.3 km, 45 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:00 | 20:00 | every 10 min |
| Saturday | 05:00 | 20:00 | every 10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:00 | 20:00 | every 10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Quatre Bornes (13.2 km, 45 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:00 | 20:30 | every 10 min |
| Saturday | 05:00 | 20:30 | every 10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:00 | 20:30 | every 10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 4
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 12 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 16 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 22 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 31 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Castel (Magasin Etoile Brillant) | 35 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Eau Coulee (Neergheen Bhawan) | 39 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 45 | Rs 39 |
Towards Quatre Bornes
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach North) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Eau Coulee (Neergheen Bhawan) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Castel (Magasin Etoile Brillant) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 22 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 29 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 39 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 45 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 4, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 37 68 122A 131 149 162 170 173 179 191 193 254
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (13 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (22 shared stops)
- Bus 68: Rose Hill (dar-es-salaam square) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via saint paul (18 shared stops)
- Bus 122A: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Camp Levieux (Nhdc) (22 shared stops)
- Bus 131: Cite L’Oiseau – forest side (forum complex) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 149: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bigara (Wireless Station) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 162: Port Louis (Vitoria Square) – Forest Side. (13 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 4
Where does bus 4 go?
From Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) to Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul via La Caverne, Vacoas, Saint Paul, Castel. It has 8 fare stages and 20 stops in total in the Curepipe direction.
What time is the first and last bus 4?
Weekdays: first bus from Quatre Bornes at 05:00, last at 20:00. From Curepipe: 05:00 to 20:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 4 run?
On weekdays it runs every 10 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 4 cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Quatre Bornes – Curepipe); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 4 take?
About 45 min end to end according to the published timetable (13.3 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 4 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 4 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.