Bus MauritiusBus 46: Mahebourg – Blue Bay
Bus 46 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Mahebourg (Bus Station) with Blue Bay (Public Beach), about 3.6 km and 15 min end to end. It runs through Fond Blanc. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 20–30 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Mahebourg at 06:30 and the last at 18:30; from Blue Bay the first is at 13:30 and the last at 15:30. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 15 min end to end first bus 06:30 last bus 18:30 Rs 30 full route
Bus 46 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 46
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 Blue Bay (3.6 km, 15 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 18:30 | every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 18:30 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:30 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Mahebourg (3.6 km, 15 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 13:30 | 15:30 | every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 15:30 | 18:30 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 13:30 | 15:30 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 46
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 0 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Blue Bay
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Mahebourg (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mahebourg (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Cite La Chaux | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Fond Blanc (Ex-Sand Quarry) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pointe d’Esny | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Blue Bay (Public Beach) | 15 | Rs 30 |
Towards Mahebourg
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Blue Bay (Public Beach) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Blue Bay (Public Beach) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Pointe d’Esny | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Fond Blanc (Ex-Sand Quarry) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Cite La Chaux | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Mahebourg (Bus Station) | 15 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Frequently asked questions about bus 46
Where does bus 46 go?
From Mahebourg (Bus Station) to Blue Bay (Public Beach) via Fond Blanc. It has 5 fare stages and 5 stops in total in the Blue Bay direction.
What time is the first and last bus 46?
Weekdays: first bus from Mahebourg at 06:30, last at 18:30. From Blue Bay: 13:30 to 15:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 46 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–30 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 46 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Mahebourg – Blue Bay); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 46 take?
About 15 min end to end according to the published timetable (3.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 46 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 46 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.