Bus MauritiusBus 1D: Port Louis – Saint Martin
Bus 1D is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Victoria Square) with Saint Martin (Cemetery), about 12.8 km and 28 min end to end. It runs through G.R.N.W., Coromandel, Belle Etoile and Beau Bassin. It is operated by RHT and runs 4 departures a day (09:00, 10:00, 16:30, 17:30). On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 09:00 and the last at 17:30; from Saint Martin the first is at 06:25 and the last at 10:00. The full trip costs Rs 39 (9 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
9 fare stages 28 min end to end first bus 09:00 last bus 17:30 Rs 39 full route
Bus 1D on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 1D
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 Martin (12.8 km, 28 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 09:00 | 17:30 | departures 09:00, 10:00, 16:30, 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:30 | departures 09:00, 10:00, 16:30, 17:30 |
| Sunday & holidays | 09:00 | 17:30 | departures 09:00, 10:00, 16:30, 17:30 |
Towards Port Louis (12.7 km, 28 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:25 | 10:00 | departures 06:25, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 |
| Saturday | 06:25 | 10:00 | departures 06:25, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:25 | 10:00 | departures 06:25, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 |
Stops and fares on bus 1D
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 24 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Saint Martin
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Victoria Square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Brabant (SPAR) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | G.R.N.W. | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Coromandel (Sunray Hotel) | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Belle Etoile (Tamil Social Hall) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Beau Bassin (Vinayak Mandir) | 17 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Beau Bassin (Cercle de Beau Bassin) | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) | 23 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Saint Martin (Cemetery) | 28 | Rs 39 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Saint Martin (Cemetery) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Saint Martin (Cemetery) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Beau Bassin (Cercle de Beau Bassin) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Beau Bassin (Vinayak Mandir) | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Belle Etoile (Tamil Social Hall) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Coromandel (Sunray Hotel) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | G.R.N.W. | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Brabant (SPAR) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 28 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 1D, so you can change without walking.
1 1B 2A 2A 3 3A 3B 3C 3D 69 102 140 149 156
- Bus 1: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 1B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (31 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 3B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bord Cascade (31 shared stops)
- Bus 3C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bassin (31 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 1D
Where does bus 1D go?
From Port Louis (Victoria Square) to Saint Martin (Cemetery) via G.R.N.W., Coromandel, Belle Etoile, Beau Bassin. It has 9 fare stages and 33 stops in total in the Saint Martin direction.
What time is the first and last bus 1D?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 09:00, last at 17:30. From Saint Martin: 06:25 to 10:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 1D run?
On weekdays it runs 4 departures a day (09:00, 10:00, 16:30, 17:30). 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 1D cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Port Louis – Saint Martin); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 1D take?
About 28 min end to end according to the published timetable (12.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 1D on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 1D (RHT), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.