Bus MauritiusBus 205: Port Mathurin – Baie Du Nord
Bus 205 is a bus route in Rodrigues linking Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) with Baie Du Nord, about 11.4 km and 25 min end to end. It runs through Accacia, Pointe La Gueule, Fond Diamant and Baie Malgache. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 10–15 min at peak and every 30 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Mathurin at 06:20 and the last at 18:00; from Baie Du Nord the first is at 06:00 and the last at 17:00. The full trip costs Rs 39 (8 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
8 fare stages 25 min end to end first bus 06:20 last bus 18:00 Rs 39 full route
Bus 205 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 205
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 Baie du Nord (11.4 km, 25 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:20 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 09:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:20 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 09:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 09:00–17:00: every 20 min; 17:00–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Mathurin (11.4 km, 25 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–40 min; 09:00–17:00: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–40 min; 09:00–17:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–40 min; 09:00–17:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 205
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 Baie du Nord
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Pointe Monier (Fisheries) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Accacia (Children’s Playground) | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pointe La Gueule (Claite Lutchessi’s House) | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Fond Diamant (Bridge) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Baie Malgache (Alain Meunier’s House) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Anse Goeland (Junction Montagne du Sable) | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Baie du Nord (Pre-primary School) | 25 | Rs 39 |
Towards Port Mathurin
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Baie du Nord (Pre-primary School) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Baie du Nord (Pre-primary School) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Anse Goeland (Junction Montagne du Sable) | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Baie Malgache (Alain Meunier’s House) | 7 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Fond Diamant (Bridge) | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Pointe La Gueule (Claite Lutchessi’s House) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Accacia (Children’s Playground) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Pointe Monier (Fisheries) | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) | 25 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 205, so you can change without walking.
- Bus 205A: Port mathurin (traffic centre ) – allee tamarin (3 shared stops)
- Bus 205B: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Fond La Bonte (6 shared stops)
- Bus 206A: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Plaine Corail (Airport) Via Montagne Du Sable (10 shared stops)
- Bus 207B: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade Via Baie Du Nord (12 shared stops)
- Bus 207C: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade Via Montagne Du Sable And Mangues (10 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 205
Where does bus 205 go?
From Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) to Baie Du Nord via Accacia, Pointe La Gueule, Fond Diamant, Baie Malgache. It has 8 fare stages and 12 stops in total in the Baie du Nord direction.
What time is the first and last bus 205?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Mathurin at 06:20, last at 18:00. From Baie Du Nord: 06:00 to 17:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 205 run?
On weekdays it runs every 10–15 min at peak and every 30 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 205 cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Port Mathurin – Baie Du Nord); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 205 take?
About 25 min end to end according to the published timetable (11.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 205 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 205 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.