Bus MauritiusBus 185: Port Louis – Cite Bois Marchand
Bus 185 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Cite Bois Marchand, about 8.6 km and 30 min end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 30 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:00 and the last at 18:00; from Cite Bois Marchand the first is at 05:30 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 30 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 18:00 Rs 30 full route
Bus 185 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 185
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 Bois Marchand (8.6 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:00 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:00 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:00 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (9.4 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 17:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:30 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 185
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 9 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Bois Marchand
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 12 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Cite Bois Marchand | 30 | Rs 30 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Cite Bois Marchand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cite Bois Marchand | 0 | – |
| 1 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 30 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 185, so you can change without walking.
19 22 23 27 71 89 89A 106 109 110 111 112 117 199
- Bus 19: Port louis (transportation centre) – creve cœur (roodurman’s house) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 22: Port louis (Transportation centre) – grand gaube (12 shared stops)
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 89: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Camp La Boue (13 shared stops)
- Bus 89A: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Eau Bouille (13 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (12 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 185
Where does bus 185 go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Cite Bois Marchand via Pere Laval Entrance. It has 5 fare stages and 14 stops in total in the Bois Marchand direction.
What time is the first and last bus 185?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:00, last at 18:00. From Cite Bois Marchand: 05:30 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 185 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30 min at 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 185 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Port Louis – Cite Bois Marchand); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 185 take?
About 30 min end to end according to the published timetable (8.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 185 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 185 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.