Buses on Curacao

 

The public transport network of buses covers the whole island. All bus journeys start and end in Punda and Otrobanda.   
The bus departs from Otrobanda for routes direction Westpunt. Buses depart from Punda for all other destinations.
For further information, regarding timetables and destinations, please call the bus company on +5999 868 4733

Mini-buses in Curacao

One of Curacao’s more useful ways of transportation and certainly worth a mention are the minibuses which carry up to nine passengers. They are recognisable by the word BUS displayed on the registration plates.  The mini buses run regularly throughout the day until 23.00. Although the mini bus fares are higher than the scheduled bus service, they are safe to travel on and most are air conditioned, making it good value for money.  A mini bus can be requested to stop at any place or point on the island by raising your hand.  However, mini buses are legally not allowed to stop at official bus stops. To ensure that a mini bus will stop, stand clear of official bus stops.  Mini bus journeys start from the bus depot in Punda and Otrobanda and like the scheduled public buses, they cover the whole island.  The destination of the mini bus is displayed on a board on the front and rear windscreens. The mini buses do not operate to a fixed timetable. At peak times the buses are very full which makes for an uncomfortable journey and journeys take much longer because of the frequent stops to allow passengers to get on and off.

The island is divided into three zones to ensure that all passengers pay the correct fare.  You pay the driver when you get off the mini bus. The cost of a single ticket is between NAF 1 and NAF 4 dependent on the zone and end destination.  These prices are fixed for all day time journeys made during the week. It is recommended that the fare is agreed with the driver before starting your journey if travelling in the evening, at weekends and public holidays, as these prices will vary.