Bus MauritiusBus 222A: Rose Hill – Riviere Du Rempart
Bus 222A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) with Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre), about 53.5 km and 1 h 20 end to end. It runs through Reduit, Martindale, Gentilly, Saint Pierre, Verdun, Alma, Quartier Militaire, Providence, Saint Julien d’Hotman and Saint Julien D’Hotman. It is operated by NTC and runs every 20–40 min at peak and every 60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Rose Hill at 05:50 and the last at 18:45; from Riviere Du Rempart the first is at 05:50 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 44 (27 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
27 fare stages 1 h 20 end to end first bus 05:50 last bus 18:45 Rs 44 full route
Bus 222A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 222A
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 Riviere du Rempart (53.5 km, 1 h 20)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:50 | 18:45 | 05:30–07:30: every 40 min; 08:30–12:30: every 60 min; 12:30–14:20: every 40 min; 14:20–18:45: every 20–40 min |
| Saturday | 05:50 | 18:00 | 05:30–07:30: every 40 min; 08:30–12:30: every 60 min; 12:30–14:20: every 40 min; 14:20–18:45: every 20–40 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:50 | 18:00 | 05:30–07:30: every 40 min; 08:30–12:30: every 60 min; 12:30–14:20: every 40 min; 14:20–18:45: every 20–40 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Rose Hill (51.5 km, 1 h 20)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:50 | 18:00 | 05:30–07:30: every 20–30 min; 08:30–12:30: every 60 min; 12:30–14:20: every 40 min; 14:20–18:45: every 60 min |
| Saturday | 05:50 | 18:00 | 05:30–07:30: every 20–30 min; 08:30–12:30: every 60 min; 12:30–14:20: every 40 min; 14:20–18:45: every 60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:50 | 18:00 | 05:30–07:30: every 20–30 min; 08:30–12:30: every 60 min; 12:30–14:20: every 40 min; 14:20–18:45: every 60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 222A
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 Riviere du Rempart
Towards Rose Hill
Stations on this route
- Rose Hill Bus Station (Place Cardinal Margeot)
- Rivière du Rempart Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
- Saint Pierre Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 222A, so you can change without walking.
13 13A 15/15B 15A 15C 15D 16 16A 16D 93 93A 105 113/113A 222
- Bus 13: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) (21 shared stops)
- Bus 13A: rose hill (place cardinal margeot) – JunctioN la Nicoliere Rd/Eau Bouillie (21 shared stops)
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (32 shared stops)
- Bus 15A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Camp Thorel (34 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (32 shared stops)
- Bus 15D: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – L’Esperance (31 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (32 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (32 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 222A
Where does bus 222A go?
From Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) to Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre) via Reduit, Martindale, Gentilly, Saint Pierre, Verdun, Alma. It has 27 fare stages and 43 stops in total in the Riviere du Rempart direction.
What time is the first and last bus 222A?
Weekdays: first bus from Rose Hill at 05:50, last at 18:45. From Riviere Du Rempart: 05:50 to 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 222A run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–40 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 222A cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Rose Hill – Riviere Du Rempart); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 222A take?
About 1 h 20 end to end according to the published timetable (53.5 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 222A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 222A (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.