Bus 103A: Port Louis – La Laura
Bus 103A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Victoria Square) with La Laura, about 21.7 km and 1 h 10 end to end. It runs through Camp Chapelon, Pailles, Soreze, Colville Deverell Bridge, Martindale, Reduit, Gentilly, Saint Pierre and L’Avenir. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 10–25 min at peak and every 30–40 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:10 and the last at 18:10; from La Laura the first is at 05:45 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 44 (14 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 103.
14 fare stages 1 h 10 end to end first bus 06:10 last bus 18:10 Rs 44 full route
Bus 103A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 103A
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 La Laura (21.7 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:10 | 18:10 | 05:45–07:35: every 10–25 min; 07:35–17:30: every 30–40 min |
| Saturday | 07:00 | 18:00 | 05:45–07:35: every 10–25 min; 07:35–17:30: every 30–40 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:00 | 18:00 | 05:45–07:35: every 10–25 min; 07:35–17:30: every 30–40 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (Victoria Square) (22.4 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:45 | 17:30 | 05:45–07:35: every 40 min; 07:35–17:30: every 40 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:45 | 05:45–07:35: every 40 min; 07:35–17:30: every 40 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:45 | 05:45–07:35: every 40 min; 07:35–17:30: every 40 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 103; the frequencies above are those of route 103.
Stops and fares on bus 103A
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 14 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards La Laura
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Victoria Square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Brabant (SPAR) | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Camp Chapelon | 11 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pailles (Grewals) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Soreze | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Colville Deverell Bridge | 26 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Martindale | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Martindale | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Gentilly | 38 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | L’Avenir | 49 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Junction La Laura / Nouvelle Decouverte Roads | 55 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | La Laura | 70 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis (Victoria Square)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from La Laura |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | La Laura | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction La Laura / Nouvelle Decouverte Roads | 15 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | L’Avenir | 21 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Gentilly | 33 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Martindale | 35 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 38 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Martindale | 40 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Colville Deverell Bridge | 42 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Soreze | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Pailles (Grewals) | 51 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Camp Chapelon | 57 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Brabant (SPAR) | 63 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 70 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 103A, so you can change without walking.
12 12A 93 93A 103 113/113A 135 141 174 174A 197 200 245 246
- Bus 12: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Pellegrin (Riviere Profonde) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 12A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Pellegrin (Riviere Profonde) via petit paquet (25 shared stops)
- Bus 93: Port Louis (Victoria SQuare) – Camp Thorel (terminus) (30 shared stops)
- Bus 93A: port louis (victoria square) – l’esperance (30 shared stops)
- Bus 103: Port-Louis (Victoria Square) – Junction La Nicoliere Road / Eau Bouillie (26 shared stops)
- Bus 113/113A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bel Air (Police Station) (32 shared stops)
- Bus 135: Port-Louis (Victoria Square) – Vuillemin (Terminus) - (25 shared stops)
- Bus 141: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bord Cascade (Terminus) (21 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 103A
Where does bus 103A go?
From Port Louis (Victoria Square) to La Laura via Camp Chapelon, Pailles, Soreze, Colville Deverell Bridge, Martindale, Reduit. It has 14 fare stages and 28 stops in total in the La Laura direction.
What time is the first and last bus 103A?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:10, last at 18:10. From La Laura: 05:45 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 103A run?
On weekdays it runs every 10–25 min at peak and every 30–40 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 103A cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Port Louis – La Laura); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 103A take?
About 1 h 10 end to end according to the published timetable (21.7 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 103A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 103A (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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