Bus MauritiusBus 81: Curepipe – Allee Brillant
Bus 81 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Ian Palach North) with Allee Brillant, about 9.1 km and 23 min end to end. It runs through Charles Renaud Street. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 20 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 06:45 and the last at 18:50; from Allee Brillant the first is at 06:10 and the last at 18:30. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 23 min end to end first bus 06:45 last bus 18:50 Rs 30 full route
Bus 81 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 81
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 Allée Brillant (9.1 km, 23 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:45 | 18:50 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 06:45 | 18:50 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:45 | 18:50 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (10.1 km, 25 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:10 | 18:30 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 06:10 | 18:30 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:15 | 18:30 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 81
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 2 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Allée Brillant
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Allee Brillant (Sandokan Store) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Allee Brillant (Sandokan Store) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Engrais Martial (Corner Store) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Charles Renaud Street (Ah Yee Shop) | 17 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 23 | Rs 30 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Forest Side (Post Office) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Charles Renaud Street (Ah Yee Shop) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Engrais Martial (Corner Store) | 21 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Allee Brillant (Sandokan Store) | 25 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 81, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 4 30/30A 37 44 64 68 73 73A 114 121 131 149
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (5 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (5 shared stops)
- Bus 30/30A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Dubreuil (5 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (5 shared stops)
- Bus 44: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Bigara (Wireless Station) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 64: Les Casernes (Housing Estate) – Forest Side (Forum Complex) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 68: Rose Hill (dar-es-salaam square) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via saint paul (5 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 81
Where does bus 81 go?
From Curepipe (Ian Palach North) to Allee Brillant via Charles Renaud Street. It has 5 fare stages and 7 stops in total in the Allée Brillant direction.
What time is the first and last bus 81?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 06:45, last at 18:50. From Allee Brillant: 06:10 to 18:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 81 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20 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 81 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Curepipe – Allee Brillant); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 81 take?
About 23 min end to end according to the published timetable (9.1 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 81 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 81 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.