Bus MauritiusBus 71: Port Louis – Riviere Du Rempart
Bus 71 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus), about 31.8 km and 50 min end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Melle Laure, Khoyratty, Calebasses, Pamplemousses, Mon Rocher, La Louisa, Belle Vue Harel and Labourdonnais. It is operated by NTC and runs every 15 min at peak and every 25–30 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 05:50 and the last at 18:30; from Riviere Du Rempart the first is at 05:15 and the last at 17:35. The full trip costs Rs 44 (17 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
17 fare stages 50 min end to end first bus 05:50 last bus 18:30 Rs 44 full route
Bus 71 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 71
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 Rivière du Rempart (31.8 km, 50 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:50 | 18:30 | 05:30–07:30: every 15 min; 07:30–18:30: every 25–30 min |
| Saturday | 05:50 | 18:30 | 05:30–07:30: every 15 min; 07:30–18:30: every 25–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:50 | 18:30 | 05:30–07:30: every 15 min; 07:30–18:30: every 25–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (32.7 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:15 | 17:35 | 05:30–07:30: every 15 min; 07:30–18:30: every 25–30 min |
| Saturday | 05:15 | 17:35 | 05:30–07:30: every 15 min; 07:30–18:30: every 25–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:15 | 17:35 | 05:30–07:30: every 15 min; 07:30–18:30: every 25–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 71
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 22 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Rivière du Rempart
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Melle Laure | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Khoyratty | 17 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Calebasses | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Pamplemousses (Eau Partagee) | 22 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Mon Rocher | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | La Louisa | 27 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Belle Vue Harel | 29 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Labourdonnais (Main Entrance) | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Cottage (Beginning of Village) | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | L’Esperance (Gate) | 40 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Poudre d’Or Hamlet | 48 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Poudre d’Or (United Basalt) | 49 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Poudre d’Or (Hospital) | 50 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Poudre d’Or (Hospital) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Poudre d’Or (Hospital) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Poudre d’Or (United Basalt) | 1 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Poudre d’Or Hamlet | 2 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | L’Esperance (Gate) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Cottage (Beginning of Village) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Labourdonnais (Main Entrance) | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Belle Vue Harel | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | La Louisa | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Mon Rocher | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Pamplemousses (Eau Partagee) | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Calebasses | 37 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Khoyratty | 39 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Junction Long Mountain | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 43 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Pere Laval Entrance | 51 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 57 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 60 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 71, so you can change without walking.
22 23 27 85 106 109 111 112 117 126 127 196 227 236
- Bus 22: Port louis (Transportation centre) – grand gaube (33 shared stops)
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (28 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (35 shared stops)
- Bus 85: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (23 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 109: Port Louis (Transportion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 111: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (23 shared stops)
- Bus 112: Port Louis (Transporttaion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (25 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 71
Where does bus 71 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Melle Laure, Khoyratty, Calebasses, Pamplemousses. It has 17 fare stages and 39 stops in total in the Rivière du Rempart direction.
What time is the first and last bus 71?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 05:50, last at 18:30. From Riviere Du Rempart: 05:15 to 17:35. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 71 run?
On weekdays it runs every 15 min at peak and every 25–30 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 71 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Port Louis – Riviere Du Rempart); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 71 take?
About 50 min end to end according to the published timetable (31.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 71 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 71 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.