Bus MauritiusBus 9: Curepipe – Mahebourg
Bus 9 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach South) with Mahebourg (Bus Station), about 33.3 km and 1 h 10 end to end. It runs through XVIth Mile, Lapeyre Hill, Nouvelle France, Union Park, Rose Belle, La Rosa, Mare d’Albert, Plaine Magnien, Plaisance and Madame Dayla. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 3–15 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 05:20 and the last at 20:00; from Mahebourg the first is at 04:50 and the last at 19:15. The full trip costs Rs 44 (16 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
16 fare stages 1 h 10 end to end first bus 05:20 last bus 20:00 Rs 44 full route
Bus 9 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 9
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 Mahebourg (33.3 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:20 | 20:00 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–15 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min |
| Saturday | 05:20 | 20:00 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–15 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:20 | 20:00 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–15 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (33.5 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 04:50 | 19:15 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–10 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min |
| Saturday | 04:50 | 19:15 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–10 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 04:50 | 19:15 | 05:20–08:47: every 3–10 min; 08:48–13:00: every 7–10 min; 13:01–18:00: every 3–7 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 9
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 19 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Mahebourg
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach South) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach South) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | XVIth Mile (Junction Coriolis / Royal Roads) | 14 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Lapeyre Hill | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Nouvelle France (Police Station) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Union Park (Cluny Junction) | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Union Park (Village Hall) | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) | 40 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Rose Belle (Gebert) | 45 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | La Rosa | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Mare d’Albert (Government School) | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Plaine Magnien (Police Station) | 56 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Plaisance (Grotto) | 58 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Madame Dayla | 63 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Beau Vallon | 65 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Mahebourg (Bus Station) | 70 | Rs 44 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Mahebourg (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mahebourg (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Beau Vallon | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Madame Dayla | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Plaisance (Grotto) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Plaine Magnien (Police Station) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mare d’Albert (Government School) | 17 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | La Rosa | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Rose Belle (Gebert) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Union Park (Village Hall) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Union Park (Cluny Junction) | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Nouvelle France (Police Station) | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Lapeyre Hill | 53 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | XVIth Mile (Junction Coriolis / Royal Roads) | 56 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 60 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 65 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Curepipe (Jan Palach South) | 70 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 9, so you can change without walking.
6 6A 6B 10 10A 34 62 87 90 99/99A 137/137A 198 200 252
- Bus 6: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Riviere Des Gallets (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 6A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Chamouny (8 shared stops)
- Bus 6B: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Martiniere (8 shared stops)
- Bus 10: Mahebourg (Bus Station) – Riviere Des Galets (Bus Station) (18 shared stops)
- Bus 10A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – La Sourdine (26 shared stops)
- Bus 34: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Bois Cheri (8 shared stops)
- Bus 62: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Riviere du Poste (Terminus) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 87: Curepipe (Ian Palach Sud) – St Hubert (Terminus) (16 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 9
Where does bus 9 go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach South) to Mahebourg (Bus Station) via XVIth Mile, Lapeyre Hill, Nouvelle France, Union Park, Rose Belle, La Rosa. It has 16 fare stages and 35 stops in total in the Mahebourg direction.
What time is the first and last bus 9?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 05:20, last at 20:00. From Mahebourg: 04:50 to 19:15. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 9 run?
On weekdays it runs every 3–15 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 9 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Curepipe – Mahebourg); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 9 take?
About 1 h 10 end to end according to the published timetable (33.3 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · individual operators · bus 9 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 9 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.