Bus MauritiusBus 13: Rose Hill – Saint Pierre
Bus 13 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) with Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre), about 12.3 km and 27 min end to end. It runs through Reduit. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 10 min at peak and every 15 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Rose Hill at 05:20 and the last at 19:05. The full trip costs Rs 35 (7 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 15.
7 fare stages 27 min end to end first bus 05:20 last bus 19:05 Rs 35 full route
Bus 13 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 13
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 Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) (12.3 km, 27 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:20 | 19:05 | 05:20–06:20: every 15 min; 06:20–09:00: every 10 min; 09:00–14:00: every 15 min; 14:00–19:00: every 10–15 min |
| Saturday | 05:20 | 19:05 | 05:20–06:20: every 15 min; 06:20–09:00: every 10 min; 09:00–14:00: every 15 min; 14:00–19:00: every 10–15 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:35 | 19:00 | 05:20–06:20: every 15 min; 06:20–09:00: every 10 min; 09:00–14:00: every 15 min; 14:00–19:00: every 10–15 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (11.7 km, 26 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | – | – | 05:20–06:20: every 10–15 min; 06:20–09:00: every 5–15 min; 09:00–14:00: every 10–15 min |
| Saturday | – | – | 05:20–06:20: every 10–15 min; 06:20–09:00: every 5–15 min; 09:00–14:00: every 10–15 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | – | – | 05:20–06:20: every 10–15 min; 06:20–09:00: every 5–15 min; 09:00–14:00: every 10–15 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 15; the frequencies above are those of route 15.
Stops and fares on bus 13
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 Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Ebene (I.V.T.B.) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Moka (Junction Leclezio Avenue / Bois Cheri Road) | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Moka (Government School) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Moka (Government School) | 17 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 27 | Rs 35 |
Towards Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Moka (Government School) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Moka (Government School) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Moka (Junction Leclezio Avenue / Bois Cheri Road) | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Moka (Mahatma Gandhi Institute) | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 16 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Ebene (I.V.T.B.) | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 26 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 13, so you can change without walking.
13A 13D 15/15B 15A 15C 15D 16 16A 16D 105 105A 153 222 222A
- Bus 13A: rose hill (place cardinal margeot) – JunctioN la Nicoliere Rd/Eau Bouillie (21 shared stops)
- Bus 13D: Rose-Hill (place cardinal margeot) – La Laura (21 shared stops)
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (21 shared stops)
- Bus 15A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Camp Thorel (21 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (21 shared stops)
- Bus 15D: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – L’Esperance (21 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (21 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (21 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 13
Where does bus 13 go?
From Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) to Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) via Reduit. It has 7 fare stages and 21 stops in total in the Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) direction.
What time is the first and last bus 13?
Weekdays: first bus from Rose Hill at 05:20, last at 19:05. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 13 run?
On weekdays it runs every 10 min at peak and every 15 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 13 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Rose Hill – Saint Pierre); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 13 take?
About 27 min end to end according to the published timetable (12.3 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 13 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 13 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.