Bus 205B: Port Mathurin – Fond La Bonte
Bus 205B is a bus route in Rodrigues linking Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) with Fond La Bonte, about 5.2 km and 11 min end to end. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 60 min at peak and every 95–105 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Mathurin at 06:30 and the last at 15:00; from Fond La Bonte the first is at 06:45 and the last at 15:15. The full trip costs Rs 30 (4 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
4 fare stages 11 min end to end first bus 06:30 last bus 15:00 Rs 30 full route
Bus 205B on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 205B
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 Fond la Bonte (5.2 km, 11 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 15:00 | 06:30–09:50: every 95–105 min; 09:50–15:00: every 60 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 15:00 | 06:30–09:50: every 95–105 min; 09:50–15:00: every 60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 08:30 | 15:30 | 06:30–09:50: every 95–105 min; 09:50–15:00: every 60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Mathurin (5.2 km, 11 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:45 | 15:15 | 06:30–09:50: every 95–105 min; 09:50–15:00: every 60 min |
| Saturday | 06:45 | 15:15 | 06:30–09:50: every 95–105 min; 09:50–15:00: every 60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 08:45 | 15:45 | 06:30–09:50: every 95–105 min; 09:50–15:00: every 60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 205B
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 1 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Fond la Bonte
| # | 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) | 4 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Fond La Bonte | 11 | Rs 30 |
Towards Port Mathurin
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Fond La Bonte |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Fond La Bonte | 0 | – |
| 1 | Accacia (Children’s Playground) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pointe Monier (Fisheries) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) | 11 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 205B, so you can change without walking.
- Bus 205: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Baie Du Nord (6 shared stops)
- Bus 205A: Port mathurin (traffic centre ) – allee tamarin (3 shared stops)
- Bus 206A: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Plaine Corail (Airport) Via Montagne Du Sable (6 shared stops)
- Bus 207B: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade Via Baie Du Nord (6 shared stops)
- Bus 207C: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade Via Montagne Du Sable And Mangues (6 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 205B
Where does bus 205B go?
From Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) to Fond La Bonte. It has 4 fare stages and 5 stops in total in the Fond la Bonte direction.
What time is the first and last bus 205B?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Mathurin at 06:30, last at 15:00. From Fond La Bonte: 06:45 to 15:15. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 205B run?
On weekdays it runs every 60 min at peak and every 95–105 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 205B cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Port Mathurin – Fond La Bonte); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 205B take?
About 11 min end to end according to the published timetable (5.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 205B on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 205B (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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