Bus MauritiusBus 202: Hermitage – Vacoas
Bus 202 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Hermitage with Vacoas (Bus Station), about 10.9 km and 25 min end to end. It runs through Saint Paul. It is operated by UBS and runs every 50–60 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Hermitage at 07:00 and the last at 17:00; from Vacoas the first is at 07:25 and the last at 17:25. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 25 min end to end first bus 07:00 last bus 17:00 Rs 30 full route
Bus 202 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 202
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 Vacoas (10.9 km, 25 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:00 | 17:00 | 07:00–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:00–17:05: every 50–60 min |
| Saturday | 07:00 | 17:00 | 07:00–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:00–17:05: every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:00 | 17:00 | 07:00–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:00–17:05: every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Hermitage (7.4 km, 25 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:25 | 17:25 | 07:00–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:00–17:05: every 50–60 min |
| Saturday | 07:25 | 17:25 | 07:00–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:00–17:05: every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:25 | 17:25 | 07:00–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:00–17:05: every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 202
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 4 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Vacoas
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Camp Fouquereaux (Saint Antoine) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Camp Fouquereaux (Roundabout) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 25 | Rs 30 |
Towards Hermitage
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Vacoas (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Castel (Magasin Etoile Brillant) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp Fouquereaux (Saint Antoine) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 25 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 202, so you can change without walking.
2A 4 30/30A 37 65 65A/65C 65B 122A 140 170 179 181 249 249
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (4 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (5 shared stops)
- Bus 30/30A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Dubreuil (5 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (5 shared stops)
- Bus 65: Vacoas (Bus Station) – Hermitage (8 shared stops)
- Bus 65A/65C: Cinq Arpents – Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) (7 shared stops)
- Bus 65B: Hermitage – Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 122A: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Camp Levieux (Nhdc) (5 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 202
Where does bus 202 go?
From Hermitage to Vacoas (Bus Station) via Saint Paul. It has 5 fare stages and 9 stops in total in the Vacoas direction.
What time is the first and last bus 202?
Weekdays: first bus from Hermitage at 07:00, last at 17:00. From Vacoas: 07:25 to 17:25. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 202 run?
On weekdays it runs every 50–60 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 202 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Hermitage – Vacoas); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 202 take?
About 25 min end to end according to the published timetable (10.9 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 202 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 202 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.