Bus MauritiusBus 209: Port Mathurin – RIVIÈRE Cocos
Bus 209 is a bus route in Rodrigues linking Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) with RIVIÈRE Cocos (Rca School), about 16.8 km and 1 h 10 end to end. It runs through Solitude, Malabar, Sainte Famille, Pompee, Canne Paul, Songes, Anse Baleine and Tamarin. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 30 min at peak and every 60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Mathurin at 06:45 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 41 (11 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
11 fare stages 1 h 10 end to end first bus 06:45 last bus 18:00 Rs 41 full route
Bus 209 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 209
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 Port Mathurin (16.8 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:45 | 18:00 | 06:45–17:00: every 30 min; 17:00–18:00: every 60 min |
| Saturday | 06:45 | 18:00 | 06:45–17:00: every 30 min; 17:00–18:00: every 60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:00 | 18:00 | 06:45–17:00: every 30 min; 17:00–18:00: every 60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 209
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 17 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Port Mathurin
| # | 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 | Malabar (La Croisee Shop) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Sainte Famille (Hauteur Gros Roche) | 24 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Pompee (Luc Manan’s House) | 31 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Canne Paul (Ravanne’s House) | 36 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Songes (Perrine’s House) | 40 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Anse Baleine | 55 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Tamarin | 62 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Riviere Cocos (R.C.A. School) | 70 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 209, so you can change without walking.
204 206 207 207A 208 210 210A 210B 211 213 220 224
- 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 (12 shared stops)
- Bus 208: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Pointe Coton (Public Beach) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 210: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Graviers (10 shared stops)
- Bus 210A: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – montagne cabris (10 shared stops)
- Bus 210B: Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) – Montagne Cherie (10 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 209
Where does bus 209 go?
From Port Mathurin (Traffic Centre) to RIVIÈRE Cocos (Rca School) via Solitude, Malabar, Sainte Famille, Pompee, Canne Paul, Songes. It has 11 fare stages and 28 stops in total in the Port Mathurin direction.
What time is the first and last bus 209?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Mathurin at 06:45, last at 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 209 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30 min at peak and every 60 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 209 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Mathurin – RIVIÈRE Cocos); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 209 take?
About 1 h 10 end to end according to the published timetable (16.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 209 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 209 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.