Bus MauritiusBus 73: Curepipe – Hermitage
Bus 73 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Ian Palach North) with Hermitage (Terminus) via Cinq Arpents, about 6.3 km and 30 min end to end. It runs through Castel. It is operated by UBS LTD and runs every 20–30 min at peak and every 50–60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 06:05 and the last at 19:05; from Hermitage the first is at 06:35 and the last at 19:35. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 30 min end to end first bus 06:05 last bus 19:05 Rs 30 full route
Bus 73 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 73
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 Hermitage (6.3 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:05 | 19:05 | 06:05–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 06:05 | 19:05 | 06:05–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:05 | 19:05 | 06:05–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (6.7 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:35 | 19:35 | 06:05–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 06:35 | 19:35 | 06:05–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:35 | 19:35 | 06:05–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 73
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 4 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Hermitage
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach North) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Eau Coulee (Neergheen Bhawan) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Castel (Magasin Etoile Brillant) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp Fouquereaux (Saint Antoine) | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 30 | Rs 30 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Camp Fouquereaux (Saint Antoine) | 12 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Castel (Magasin Etoile Brillant) | 20 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Eau Coulee (Neergheen Bhawan) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 30 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 73, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 4 30/30A 37 73A 122A 131 170 173 179 191 193 254
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (10 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (11 shared stops)
- Bus 30/30A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Dubreuil (13 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (11 shared stops)
- Bus 73A: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Hermitage (Terminus) via Cinq Arpents (14 shared stops)
- Bus 122A: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Camp Levieux (Nhdc) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 131: Cite L’Oiseau – forest side (forum complex) (10 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 73
Where does bus 73 go?
From Curepipe (Ian Palach North) to Hermitage (Terminus) via Cinq Arpents via Castel. It has 5 fare stages and 9 stops in total in the Hermitage direction.
What time is the first and last bus 73?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 06:05, last at 19:05. From Hermitage: 06:35 to 19:35. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 73 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–30 min at peak and every 50–60 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 73 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Curepipe – Hermitage); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 73 take?
About 30 min end to end according to the published timetable (6.3 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 73 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 73 (UBS LTD), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.