Bus MauritiusBus 28A: Triolet – Plaine des Papayes
Bus 28A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Triolet (Terminus) with Plaine des Papayes, about 6.6 km and 14 min end to end. It runs through Triolet 8th Mile, Solitude and Saint Andre. It is operated by TBS and runs every 20–25 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Triolet at 06:00 and the last at 17:35; from Plaine des Papayes the first is at 06:30 and the last at 18:25. The full trip costs Rs 35 (7 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 28.
7 fare stages 14 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 17:35 Rs 35 full route
Bus 28A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 28A
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 Plaine des Papayes (6.6 km, 14 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:35 | every 20–25 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:50 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:35 | 17:50 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Triolet (Terminus) (6.6 km, 14 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 18:25 | every 20–25 min |
| Saturday | 06:45 | 18:50 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:25 | 18:50 | every 20–25 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 28; the frequencies above are those of route 28.
Stops and fares on bus 28A
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 Plaine des Papayes
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Triolet (Terminus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Triolet (Terminus) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Triolet 9th Mile | 2 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Triolet 8th Mile (Sewraz’s House) | 3 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Solitude | 4 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Andre | 9 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bon Air | 12 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Plaine des Papayes | 14 | Rs 35 |
Towards Triolet (Terminus)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Plaine des Papayes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Plaine des Papayes | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bon Air | 2 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Saint Andre | 5 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Solitude | 10 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Triolet 8th Mile (Sewraz’s House) | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Triolet 9th Mile | 13 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Triolet (Terminus) | 14 | Rs 35 |
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 28A, so you can change without walking.
20 20A 20C 20D 21 28 75 82 95 159 171 227
- Bus 20: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Mon Choisy (Public Beach) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 20A: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grande Pointe aux Piments (8 shared stops)
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 20D: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Bon Air (6 shared stops)
- Bus 21: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 28: Triolet (Terminus) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 75: Pamplemousses – Triolet Bus Terminus (8 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (8 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 28A
Where does bus 28A go?
From Triolet (Terminus) to Plaine des Papayes via Triolet 8th Mile, Solitude, Saint Andre. It has 7 fare stages and 8 stops in total in the Plaine des Papayes direction.
What time is the first and last bus 28A?
Weekdays: first bus from Triolet at 06:00, last at 17:35. From Plaine des Papayes: 06:30 to 18:25. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 28A 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 28A cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Triolet – Plaine des Papayes); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 28A take?
About 14 min end to end according to the published timetable (6.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 28A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 28A (TBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.