Bus MauritiusMetro Express: stations, hours and bus connections
The Metro Express is the light rail of Mauritius: one line of 19 stations between Port Louis and Curepipe through Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes, Phoenix and Vacoas, and a branch from Rose Hill to Ebène and Réduit. It does not reach the airport or the beaches: for the rest of the island you need a bus. This page shows which bus routes stop next to each station, which the official site does not.
19 stations 06:00–19:00 about every 10 min 7 days a week
Hours and frequency from mauritiusmetroexpress.mu, checked 5 October 2026; the company may change them. Bus Mauritius is an independent site and is not affiliated with Metro Express Ltd.
Stations from Port Louis to Curepipe and buses nearby
Rose Hill – Ebène – Réduit branch
| # | Station | Bus routes within 300 m | Bus station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose Hill Central stop Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 1 1A 1B 1C 2 2A 3 3A 3B 3C 3D 13 13D 15/15B +36 | Rose Hill |
| 2 | Ébène Cybercity stop Ebene (I.V.T.B.) | 13 13D 15/15B 15A 15C 15D 16 16A 16D 105 105A 174 174A 198 +4 | – |
| 3 | Mahatma Gandhi stop Moka (Mahatma Gandhi Institute) | 13 13D 15/15B 15A 15C 15D 16 16A 16D 93 93A 103A 105 105A +16 | – |
Stations and their order from the OpenStreetMap route relations (checked 5 October 2026). Bus routes are those with a stop in our network within 300 m of the station; routes whose data is still being verified are not counted.
Where to change between metro and bus
Tickets: MECard or single-use ticket
- Two ways to pay: the MECard, a prepaid card you top up, or a paper ticket valid for one trip. Both are sold at the machines in every station, for cash or bank card.
- Tap on when you enter and tap off when you leave. Inspectors patrol the network; the official site quotes a fine of up to Rs 5,000.
- The fare depends on the number of zones and is lower with a MECard. We do not copy the grid: use the official calculator. Two pages of the official site give different purchase prices for the adult MECard (Rs 150 or Rs 200, including Rs 100 of credit): budget Rs 200.
- Nothing is shared with the buses: on a bus you pay the conductor in cash, Rs 17 to Rs 47 by distance, and the MECard is not accepted.
Metro or bus?
Between Port Louis, Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes, Vacoas and Curepipe the metro avoids the motorway traffic and comes every ten minutes: it is the better choice at peak hours. You still need a bus as soon as you leave that corridor: the airport, Grand Baie and the north, Flic en Flac and the west, Mahébourg and the south. The usual pattern for a visitor is therefore metro to an interchange station, then a bus. The journey planner works out the bus part.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Metro Express operating hours?
According to the official website the Metro Express runs every day, Sundays and public holidays included, from 06:00 to 19:00, with a tram about every 10 minutes (checked 5 October 2026, subject to change by the company).
How do I pay on the Metro Express?
With a prepaid MECard or a single-use ticket, both sold at the machines in every station (cash or bank card). You must tap on when you enter and tap off when you leave. Bus tickets and the MECard are not interchangeable: on buses you pay the conductor in cash.
How much is a trip?
The fare depends on the number of zones you cross and is cheaper with a MECard than with a single-use ticket. The official grid is published as a calculator on the Metro Express website; we do not copy amounts we cannot verify.
Does the metro go to the airport or the beaches?
No. The line links Port Louis and Curepipe through Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes, Phoenix and Vacoas, with a branch to Ebène and Réduit. For the airport, the north, the west and the south you need a bus.
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