Bus MauritiusBus 19: Port louis – creve cœur
Bus 19 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port louis (transportation centre) with creve cœur (roodurman’s house), about 16.2 km and 36 min end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Junction Long Mountain, Bois Pignolet, Notre Dame and Long Mountain. It is operated by MBT and runs every 15–20 min at peak and every 20 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port louis at 04:50 and the last at 18:10; from creve cœur the first is at 05:25 and the last at 19:00. The full trip costs Rs 41 (10 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
10 fare stages 36 min end to end first bus 04:50 last bus 18:10 Rs 41 full route
Bus 19 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 19
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 Port Louis (16.2 km, 36 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 04:50 | 18:10 | 04:50–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:45: every 15–20 min; 09:00–14:00: every 20 min; 14:20–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:20–19:00: every 20 min |
| Saturday | 04:50 | 18:10 | 04:50–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:45: every 15–20 min; 09:00–14:00: every 20 min; 14:20–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:20–19:00: every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 04:50 | 18:10 | 04:50–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:45: every 15–20 min; 09:00–14:00: every 20 min; 14:20–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:20–19:00: every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Creve Coeur (17.2 km, 38 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:25 | 19:00 | 04:50–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:45: every 15–20 min; 09:00–14:00: every 20 min; 14:20–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:20–19:00: every 20 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 19:00 | 04:50–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:45: every 15–20 min; 09:00–14:00: every 20 min; 14:20–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:20–19:00: every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:30 | 19:00 | 04:50–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:45: every 15–20 min; 09:00–14:00: every 20 min; 14:20–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:20–19:00: every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 19
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 16 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Junction Long Mountain | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bois Pignolet | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Notre Dame (End of Village) | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Long Mountain | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Creve Coeur (L’Industrie) | 32 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Creve Coeur (Government School) | 36 | Rs 41 |
Towards Creve Coeur
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Creve Coeur (Roodurman’s House) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Creve Coeur (Roodurman’s House) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Creve Coeur (Government School) | 0 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Creve Coeur (L’Industrie) | 4 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Long Mountain | 8 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Notre Dame (End of Village) | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bois Pignolet | 17 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Junction Long Mountain | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 20 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Pere Laval Entrance | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 34 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 38 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 19, so you can change without walking.
23 27 71 89 89A 106 109 110 111 112 117 126 127 175
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 89: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Camp La Boue (24 shared stops)
- Bus 89A: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Eau Bouille (24 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 109: Port Louis (Transportion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 110: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Congomah (Terminus) (14 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 19
Where does bus 19 go?
From Port louis (transportation centre) to creve cœur (roodurman’s house) via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Junction Long Mountain, Bois Pignolet, Notre Dame, Long Mountain. It has 10 fare stages and 26 stops in total in the Port Louis direction.
What time is the first and last bus 19?
Weekdays: first bus from Port louis at 04:50, last at 18:10. From creve cœur: 05:25 to 19:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 19 run?
On weekdays it runs every 15–20 min at peak and every 20 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 19 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port louis – creve cœur); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 19 take?
About 36 min end to end according to the published timetable (16.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 19 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 19 (MBT), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.