Bus MauritiusBus 229: Rose Hill – Bambous
Bus 229 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Rose Hill (Dar-Es-Salaam Square) with Bambous (Dragon Store), about 12.3 km and 40 min end to end. It runs through Saint Martin. It is operated by UBS and runs every 15–20 min at peak and every 20–30 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Rose Hill at 06:00 and the last at 18:05; from Bambous the first is at 06:00 and the last at 18:05. The full trip costs Rs 35 (7 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
7 fare stages 40 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 18:05 Rs 35 full route
Bus 229 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 229
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 Bambous (12.3 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:05 | 06:00–15:00: every 20–30 min; 15:00–18:45: every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:05 | 06:00–15:00: every 20–30 min; 15:00–18:45: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 18:05 | 06:00–15:00: every 20–30 min; 15:00–18:45: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Rose Hill (12.6 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:05 | 06:00–15:00: every 20–30 min; 15:00–18:45: every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:05 | 06:00–15:00: every 20–30 min; 15:00–18:45: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 18:05 | 06:00–15:00: every 20–30 min; 15:00–18:45: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 229
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 15 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Bambous
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Saint Martin (Cemetery) | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Saint Martin / Black River Roads | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Bambous (Roches Brunes Youth Training Centre) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bambous (Junction Black River / Geoffroy Roads) | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Bambous (Dragon Store) | 40 | Rs 35 |
Towards Rose Hill
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Bambous (Dragon Store) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Bambous (Dragon Store) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bambous (Junction Black River / Geoffroy Roads) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Bambous (Roches Brunes Youth Training Centre) | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Saint Martin / Black River Roads | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Martin (Cemetery) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 35 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Rose Hill (Dar-es-Salaam Square) | 40 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 229, so you can change without walking.
1 1A 1B 1C 2A 2A 3 3A 3B 45/45A 59 156 189 239
- Bus 1: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 1A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Market) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 1B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 1C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Market) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (8 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (8 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 229
Where does bus 229 go?
From Rose Hill (Dar-Es-Salaam Square) to Bambous (Dragon Store) via Saint Martin. It has 7 fare stages and 22 stops in total in the Bambous direction.
What time is the first and last bus 229?
Weekdays: first bus from Rose Hill at 06:00, last at 18:05. From Bambous: 06:00 to 18:05. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 229 run?
On weekdays it runs every 15–20 min at peak and every 20–30 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 229 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Rose Hill – Bambous); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 229 take?
About 40 min end to end according to the published timetable (12.3 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 229 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 229 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.