Bus MauritiusBus 52C: Port Louis – Bambous
Bus 52C is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Bambous (Nhdc Complex), about 15.4 km and 45 min end to end. It runs through G.R.N.W., Camp Benoit, Petite Riviere and Gros Cailloux. It is operated by NTC and runs every 10 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 05:30 and the last at 19:00; from Bambous the first is at 05:30 and the last at 19:45. The full trip costs Rs 41 (10 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 52.
10 fare stages 45 min end to end first bus 05:30 last bus 19:00 Rs 41 full route
Bus 52C on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 52C
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 Bambous (Nhdc Complex) (15.4 km, 45 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 19:00 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 19:00 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:30 | 19:00 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (15.2 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 19:45 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 19:45 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:30 | 19:45 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 52; the frequencies above are those of route 52.
Stops and fares on bus 52C
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 26 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Bambous (Nhdc Complex)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Cassis (Reserve Street) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | G.R.N.W. | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp Benoit | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Petite Riviere (Police Station) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Petite Riviere (Foyer Piat) | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Gros Cailloux | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Canot | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Bambous (Roches Brunes Youth Training Centre) | 45 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Bambous (Junction Black River / Geoffroy Roads) | 45 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Louis (Transportation Centre)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Bambous (Roches Brunes Youth Training Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Bambous (Roches Brunes Youth Training Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bambous (Junction Black River / Geoffroy Roads) | 0 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Bambous (Roches Brunes Youth Training Centre) | 0 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Canot | 7 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Gros Cailloux | 9 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Petite Riviere (Foyer Piat) | 13 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Petite Riviere (Police Station) | 15 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Camp Benoit | 21 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | G.R.N.W. | 26 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Cassis (Reserve Street) | 34 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 40 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 52C, so you can change without walking.
1 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 51 52 52A/52D 119 120 123 182 203
- Bus 1: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (15 shared stops)
- Bus 1A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Market) (15 shared stops)
- Bus 1B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (15 shared stops)
- Bus 1C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Market) (15 shared stops)
- Bus 1D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Saint Martin (Cemetery) (15 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (15 shared stops)
- Bus 51: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Pointe aux Sables (Terminus) (17 shared stops)
- Bus 52: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Medine (44 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 52C
Where does bus 52C go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Bambous (Nhdc Complex) via G.R.N.W., Camp Benoit, Petite Riviere, Gros Cailloux. It has 10 fare stages and 36 stops in total in the Bambous (Nhdc Complex) direction.
What time is the first and last bus 52C?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 05:30, last at 19:00. From Bambous: 05:30 to 19:45. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 52C 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 52C cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Louis – Bambous); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 52C take?
About 45 min end to end according to the published timetable (15.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 52C on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Routes 52C (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.