Bus MauritiusBus 66C: Vacoas – Grand Bassin
Bus 66C is a bus route in Mauritius linking Vacoas (Bus Station) with Grand Bassin (Terminus), about 18.2 km and 40 min end to end. It runs through Glen Park, La Marie, Beard, Mare aux Vacoas, Plaine Sophie and Gower. It is operated by NTC and runs at a frequency that NLTA does not publish. The full trip costs Rs 41 (10 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. One trip only on SundaysSpecial service on specific occasions.
10 fare stages 40 min end to end first bus – last bus – Rs 41 full route
Bus 66C on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 66C
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 Grand Bassin (Terminus) (18.2 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | – | – | – |
| Saturday | – | – | – |
| Sunday & holidays | – | – | – |
Towards Vacoas (Bus Station) (17.8 km, 39 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | – | – | – |
| Saturday | – | – | – |
| Sunday & holidays | – | – | – |
Stops and fares on bus 66C
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 Grand Bassin (Terminus)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Vacoas (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Reunion (Cantin Government School) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Glen Park (Shivala) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Marie (Entrance) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Beard | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mare aux Vacoas | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Plaine Sophie (Forest Office) | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Gower (Junction Mare Longue) | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Junction Grand Bassin / Plaine Champagne Roads | 34 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Grand Bassin (Bridge) | 40 | Rs 41 |
Towards Vacoas (Bus Station)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Grand Bassin (Bridge) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Grand Bassin (Bridge) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction Grand Bassin / Plaine Champagne Roads | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Gower (Junction Mare Longue) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Plaine Sophie (Forest Office) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Mare aux Vacoas | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Beard | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | La Marie (Entrance) | 26 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Glen Park (Shivala) | 31 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Reunion (Cantin Government School) | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 39 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 66C, so you can change without walking.
- Bus 3D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – La Marie (Terminus) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 66: Vacoas (Bus Station) – Bord Cascade (3 shared stops)
- Bus 66A: Vacoas (Bus Station) – La Marie (Terminus) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 66B: Vacoas (Bus Station) – curepipe (jan palach south) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 134: Curepipe (Jan Palach) – Bord Cascade (Terminus) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 141: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bord Cascade (Terminus) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 180: Bord Cascade – Valentina (Phoenix Industrial Estate) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 255: Bord Cascade – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) Via Cybercity (3 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 66C
Where does bus 66C go?
From Vacoas (Bus Station) to Grand Bassin (Terminus) via Glen Park, La Marie, Beard, Mare aux Vacoas, Plaine Sophie, Gower. It has 10 fare stages and 10 stops in total in the Grand Bassin (Terminus) direction.
What time is the first and last bus 66C?
NLTA does not publish first and last departures for this route.
How often does bus 66C run?
On weekdays it runs at a frequency that NLTA does not publish. 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 66C cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Vacoas – Grand Bassin); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 66C take?
About 40 min end to end according to the published timetable (18.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 66C on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 66C (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.