Bus MauritiusBus 208: Port Mathurin – Pointe Coton
Bus 208 is a bus route in Rodrigues linking Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) with Pointe Coton (Public Beach), about 14.9 km and 33 min end to end. It runs through Solitude, Mont Lubin and Palissade. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 15 min at peak and every 30 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Mathurin at 06:00 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 35 (7 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
7 fare stages 33 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 18:00 Rs 35 full route
Bus 208 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 208
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 Pointe Coton (14.9 km, 33 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:00: every 15 min; 08:00–16:00: every 20 min; 16:00–18:00: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:00: every 15 min; 08:00–16:00: every 20 min; 16:00–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–07:00: every 20 min; 07:00–08:00: every 15 min; 08:00–16:00: every 20 min; 16:00–18:00: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 208
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 22 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Pointe Coton
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Creve Coeur (Contour Oblass) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Solitude (Contour Kiosque) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Mont Lubin (Hospital) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Palissade (Leopold Workshop) | 22 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Brule (Junction Roche Bon Dieu) | 26 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Pointe Coton (Lyod Shop) | 33 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 208, so you can change without walking.
204 206 207 207A 209 210 210A 210B 211 220 224
- Bus 204: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Grand Baie (Marcelin Grandcourt’S House) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 206: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Plaine Corail (Airport) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 207: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Camp Pintade (Palmiste Water Tank) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 207A: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Riviere Cocos Via Dans Coco And Marechal (10 shared stops)
- Bus 209: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – RIVIÈRE Cocos (Rca School) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 210: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Graviers (20 shared stops)
- Bus 210A: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – montagne cabris (20 shared stops)
- Bus 210B: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Montagne Cherie (20 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 208
Where does bus 208 go?
From Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) to Pointe Coton (Public Beach) via Solitude, Mont Lubin, Palissade. It has 7 fare stages and 29 stops in total in the Pointe Coton direction.
What time is the first and last bus 208?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Mathurin at 06:00, last at 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 208 run?
On weekdays it runs every 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 208 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Port Mathurin – Pointe Coton); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 208 take?
About 33 min end to end according to the published timetable (14.9 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 208 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 208 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.