Bus MauritiusBus 61: Curpepipe – chaterau benares
Bus 61 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curpepipe (Ian Palach South) with chaterau benares, about 30.1 km and 1 h 01 end to end. It runs through Forest Side, XVIth Mile, Lapeyre Hill, Nouvelle France, Pont Colville, Beau Climat, La Flora, Junction Riviere du Poste, Riviere Dragon and Riche Bois. It is operated by NTC and runs every 30–60 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curpepipe at 06:30 and the last at 19:15; from chaterau benares the first is at 05:45 and the last at 18:45. The full trip costs Rs 44 (14 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
14 fare stages 1 h 01 end to end first bus 06:30 last bus 19:15 Rs 44 full route
Bus 61 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 61
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 Camp Diable (30.1 km, 1 h 01)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 19:15 | every 30–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 19:15 | every 30–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 19:15 | every 30–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (29.9 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:45 | 18:45 | every 30–60 min |
| Saturday | 05:45 | 18:45 | every 30–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:45 | 18:45 | every 30–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 61
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 Camp Diable
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach South) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach South) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | XVIth Mile (Junction Coriolis / Royal Roads) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Lapeyre Hill | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Nouvelle France (Police Station) | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Pont Colville | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Beau Climat (Sugar Estate Office) | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | La Flora (Shivala) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Junction Riviere du Poste | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Riviere Dragon | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Riche Bois | 53 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Camp Diable | 54 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Saint Amand Bridge | 58 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Chateau Benares | 61 | Rs 44 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Chateau Benares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Chateau Benares | 0 | – |
| 1 | Saint Amand Bridge | 1 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Camp Diable | 3 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Riche Bois | 3 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Riviere Dragon | 7 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Junction Riviere du Poste | 12 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | La Flora (Shivala) | 15 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Beau Climat (Sugar Estate Office) | 17 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Pont Colville | 20 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Nouvelle France (Police Station) | 22 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Lapeyre Hill | 28 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | XVIth Mile (Junction Coriolis / Royal Roads) | 32 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 37 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Curepipe (Jan Palach South) | 40 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 61, so you can change without walking.
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- Bus 6: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Riviere Des Gallets (Bus Station) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 6A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Chamouny (13 shared stops)
- Bus 6B: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Martiniere (13 shared stops)
- Bus 7: Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) – Riviere Des Galets (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 9: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Mahebourg (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 10A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – La Sourdine (8 shared stops)
- Bus 34: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Bois Cheri (13 shared stops)
- Bus 61A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Camp Diable (19 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 61
Where does bus 61 go?
From Curpepipe (Ian Palach South) to chaterau benares via Forest Side, XVIth Mile, Lapeyre Hill, Nouvelle France, Pont Colville, Beau Climat. It has 14 fare stages and 17 stops in total in the Camp Diable direction.
What time is the first and last bus 61?
Weekdays: first bus from Curpepipe at 06:30, last at 19:15. From chaterau benares: 05:45 to 18:45. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 61 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30–60 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 61 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Curpepipe – chaterau benares); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 61 take?
About 1 h 01 end to end according to the published timetable (30.1 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 61 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 61 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.