Bus MauritiusBus 51: Port Louis – Pointe aux Sables
Bus 51 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Pointe aux Sables (Terminus), about 7.8 km and 30 min end to end. It is operated by TBS and runs every 3–5 min at peak and every 7–8 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 05:20 and the last at 19:15; from Pointe aux Sables the first is at 05:45 and the last at 19:45. The full trip costs Rs 35 (6 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
6 fare stages 30 min end to end first bus 05:20 last bus 19:15 Rs 35 full route
Bus 51 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 51
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 Pointe aux Sables (7.8 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:20 | 19:15 | 05:20–10:00: every 3–5 min; 10:00–14:30: every 7–8 min; 14:30–18:30: every 5 min; 18:30–19:00: every 7–8 min |
| Saturday | 05:20 | 19:15 | 05:20–10:00: every 3–5 min; 10:00–14:30: every 7–8 min; 14:30–18:30: every 5 min; 18:30–19:00: every 7–8 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:20 | 19:15 | 05:20–10:00: every 3–5 min; 10:00–14:30: every 7–8 min; 14:30–18:30: every 5 min; 18:30–19:00: every 7–8 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (7.7 km, 33 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:45 | 19:45 | 05:20–10:00: every 3–5 min; 10:00–14:30: every 7–8 min; 14:30–18:30: every 5 min; 18:30–19:00: every 7–8 min |
| Saturday | 05:20 | 19:45 | 05:20–10:00: every 3–5 min; 10:00–14:30: every 7–8 min; 14:30–18:30: every 5 min; 18:30–19:00: every 7–8 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:20 | 19:45 | 05:20–10:00: every 3–5 min; 10:00–14:30: every 7–8 min; 14:30–18:30: every 5 min; 18:30–19:00: every 7–8 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 51
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 13 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Pointe aux Sables
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Cassis (Reserve Street) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | G.R.N.W. | 13 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pointe aux Sables (Terrasson) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Pointe aux Sables (Morcellement Rey / Ex-Police Station) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Pointe aux Sables (Terrasson) | 30 | Rs 35 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Pointe aux Sables (Terrasson) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Pointe aux Sables (Terrasson) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Pointe aux Sables (Morcellement Rey / Ex-Police Station) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pointe aux Sables (Terrasson) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | G.R.N.W. | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Cassis (Reserve Street) | 28 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 33 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 51, so you can change without walking.
1 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2A 3 52 52C 119 123 182 203
- Bus 1: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 1A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Market) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 1B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 1C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Market) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 1D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Saint Martin (Cemetery) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (12 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (12 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 51
Where does bus 51 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Pointe aux Sables (Terminus). It has 6 fare stages and 19 stops in total in the Pointe aux Sables direction.
What time is the first and last bus 51?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 05:20, last at 19:15. From Pointe aux Sables: 05:45 to 19:45. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 51 run?
On weekdays it runs every 3–5 min at peak and every 7–8 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 51 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Port Louis – Pointe aux Sables); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 51 take?
About 30 min end to end according to the published timetable (7.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 51 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 51 (TBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.