Bus MauritiusBus 20D: Port Louis – Bon Air
Bus 20D is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Bon Air, about 16.8 km and 37 min end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Saint Joseph, Arsenal, Saint Andre and Solitude. It is operated by TBS and runs every 20 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:05 and the last at 18:50; from Bon Air the first is at 06:55 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 41 (10 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 20.
10 fare stages 37 min end to end first bus 06:05 last bus 18:50 Rs 41 full route
Bus 20D on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 20D
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 Bon Air (16.8 km, 37 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:05 | 18:50 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 06:05 | 18:50 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:05 | 18:50 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (16.8 km, 37 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:55 | 18:00 | every 20–25 min |
| Saturday | 06:55 | 18:00 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:55 | 18:00 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 20; the frequencies above are those of route 20.
Stops and fares on bus 20D
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 16 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Bon Air
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 3 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Saint Andre | 26 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Solitude | 29 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Triolet 8th Mile (Sewraz’s House) | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Bon Air | 37 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Louis (Transportation Centre)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Bon Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Bon Air | 0 | – |
| 1 | Triolet 8th Mile (Sewraz’s House) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Solitude | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Saint Andre | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 18 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Pere Laval Entrance | 27 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 37 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 20D, so you can change without walking.
19 20 20A 20C 21 82 85 86 88 89 159 171 215 227
- Bus 19: Port louis (transportation centre) – creve cœur (roodurman’s house) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 20: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Mon Choisy (Public Beach) (28 shared stops)
- Bus 20A: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grande Pointe aux Piments (28 shared stops)
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 21: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (30 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 85: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (26 shared stops)
- Bus 86: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (25 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 20D
Where does bus 20D go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Bon Air via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Saint Joseph, Arsenal, Saint Andre, Solitude. It has 10 fare stages and 26 stops in total in the Bon Air direction.
What time is the first and last bus 20D?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:05, last at 18:50. From Bon Air: 06:55 to 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 20D run?
On weekdays it runs every 20 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 20D cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Louis – Bon Air); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 20D take?
About 37 min 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 20D on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 20D (TBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.