Bus MauritiusBus 27A: Riviere Du Rempart – Roches Noires Village
Bus 27A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre) with Roches Noires Village (Siding Gaud), about 5.2 km and 11 min end to end. It is operated by NTC and runs every 20–25 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Riviere Du Rempart at 05:30 and the last at 18:20; from Roches Noires Village the first is at 05:45 and the last at 18:30. The full trip costs Rs 24 (3 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
3 fare stages 11 min end to end first bus 05:30 last bus 18:20 Rs 24 full route
Bus 27A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 27A
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 Roches Noires (5.2 km, 11 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 18:20 | every 20–25 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 18:20 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:30 | 18:20 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Rivière du Rempart (5.1 km, 11 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:45 | 18:30 | every 20–25 min |
| Saturday | 05:45 | 18:35 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:45 | 18:35 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 27A
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 1 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Roches Noires
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Haute Rive | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads | 11 | Rs 24 |
Towards Rivière du Rempart
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads | 0 | – |
| 1 | Haute Rive | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 11 | Rs 24 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 27A, so you can change without walking.
Frequently asked questions about bus 27A
Where does bus 27A go?
From Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre) to Roches Noires Village (Siding Gaud). It has 3 fare stages and 4 stops in total in the Roches Noires direction.
What time is the first and last bus 27A?
Weekdays: first bus from Riviere Du Rempart at 05:30, last at 18:20. From Roches Noires Village: 05:45 to 18:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 27A run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–25 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 27A cost?
Rs 24 for the whole route (Riviere Du Rempart – Roches Noires Village); intermediate fares are Rs 17–24 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 27A take?
About 11 min end to end according to the published timetable (5.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 27A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 27A (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.