Bus MauritiusBus 55: Central Flacq – Palmar
Bus 55 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Central Flacq (Bus Station) with Palmar (Temple), about 18.1 km and 40 min end to end. It runs through Bramsthan and Camp Ithier. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 20–30 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Central Flacq at 07:20 and the last at 18:15; from Palmar the first is at 06:15 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 35 (7 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
7 fare stages 40 min end to end first bus 07:20 last bus 18:15 Rs 35 full route
Bus 55 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 55
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 Palmar (18.1 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:20 | 18:15 | every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 07:20 | 18:15 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:20 | 18:15 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Central Flacq (18.6 km, 41 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:15 | 17:30 | every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 06:15 | 17:30 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:15 | 17:30 | every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 55
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 3 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Palmar
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Central Flacq (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Boulet Rouge | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Bramsthan | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp Ithier (Beginning of Village) | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Trou d’Eau Douce (Beginning of Village) | 22 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Palmar (Livestock Breeding Centre) | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Palmar (Temple) | 40 | Rs 35 |
Towards Central Flacq
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Palmar (Temple) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Palmar (Temple) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Palmar (Livestock Breeding Centre) | 8 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Trou d’Eau Douce (Beginning of Village) | 17 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp Ithier (Beginning of Village) | 29 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Bramsthan | 33 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Boulet Rouge | 36 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 41 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 55, so you can change without walking.
15/15B 15F 16 16A 16D 17/17G 17E 17F 18 55A 55B 56 194 232
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (3 shared stops)
- Bus 15F: Camp Thorel – Central Flacq (bus station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (3 shared stops)
- Bus 17E: L’Esperance – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 17F: upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 55
Where does bus 55 go?
From Central Flacq (Bus Station) to Palmar (Temple) via Bramsthan, Camp Ithier. It has 7 fare stages and 10 stops in total in the Palmar direction.
What time is the first and last bus 55?
Weekdays: first bus from Central Flacq at 07:20, last at 18:15. From Palmar: 06:15 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 55 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 55 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Central Flacq – Palmar); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 55 take?
About 40 min end to end according to the published timetable (18.1 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 55 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 55 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.