Bus MauritiusBus 15D: Rose Hill – L’Esperance
Bus 15D is a bus route in Mauritius linking Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) with L’Esperance, about 22.0 km and 48 min end to end. It runs through Reduit, Martindale, Gentilly, Saint Pierre, Verdun, Alma and Quartier Militaire. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 25–50 min at peak and every 40–50 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Rose Hill at 06:50 and the last at 18:00; from L’Esperance the first is at 05:45 and the last at 17:00. The full trip costs Rs 41 (12 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
12 fare stages 48 min end to end first bus 06:50 last bus 18:00 Rs 41 full route
Bus 15D on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 15D
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 L’Esperance (22.0 km, 48 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:50 | 18:00 | 05:45–07:15: every 30 min; 07:15–09:30: every 40–50 min; 10:50–16:25: every 25–50 min; 16:25–18:00: every 35 min |
| Saturday | 06:50 | 18:00 | 05:45–07:15: every 30 min; 07:15–09:30: every 40–50 min; 10:50–16:25: every 25–50 min; 16:25–18:00: every 35 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:15 | 18:00 | 05:45–07:15: every 30 min; 07:15–09:30: every 40–50 min; 10:50–16:25: every 25–50 min; 16:25–18:00: every 35 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Rose Hill (21.2 km, 47 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:45 | 17:00 | 05:45–07:15: every 25 min; 07:15–09:30: every 45–55 min; 10:50–16:25: every 30–55 min; 16:25–18:00: every 35–45 min |
| Saturday | 05:45 | 17:00 | 05:45–07:15: every 25 min; 07:15–09:30: every 45–55 min; 10:50–16:25: every 30–55 min; 16:25–18:00: every 35–45 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:15 | 17:00 | 05:45–07:15: every 25 min; 07:15–09:30: every 45–55 min; 10:50–16:25: every 30–55 min; 16:25–18:00: every 35–45 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 15D
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 L’Esperance
| # | 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 | Martindale | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Gentilly | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Verdun (Beginning of Village) | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Verdun (Bar Le Duc Bridge) | 27 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Alma (Beginning of Village) | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Bonne Veine | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | L’Esperance | 48 | Rs 41 |
Towards Rose Hill
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from L’Esperance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | L’Esperance | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bonne Veine | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Alma (Beginning of Village) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Verdun (Bar Le Duc Bridge) | 21 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Verdun (Beginning of Village) | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 27 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Gentilly | 34 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Martindale | 38 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 39 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Ebene (I.V.T.B.) | 44 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 47 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 15D, so you can change without walking.
13 13A 15/15B 15A 15C 16 16A 16D 93 93A 105 113/113A 222 222A
- Bus 13: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) (21 shared stops)
- Bus 13A: rose hill (place cardinal margeot) – JunctioN la Nicoliere Rd/Eau Bouillie (21 shared stops)
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (31 shared stops)
- Bus 15A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Camp Thorel (31 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (31 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (31 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 15D
Where does bus 15D go?
From Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) to L’Esperance via Reduit, Martindale, Gentilly, Saint Pierre, Verdun, Alma. It has 12 fare stages and 26 stops in total in the L’Esperance direction.
What time is the first and last bus 15D?
Weekdays: first bus from Rose Hill at 06:50, last at 18:00. From L’Esperance: 05:45 to 17:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 15D run?
On weekdays it runs every 25–50 min at peak and every 40–50 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 15D cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Rose Hill – L’Esperance); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 15D take?
About 48 min end to end according to the published timetable (22.0 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 15D on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 15D (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.