Bus MauritiusBus 29: Riviere Du Rempart – Grand Baie
Bus 29 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre) with Grand Baie, about 22.8 km and 1 h 00 end to end. It runs through L’Amitie, Gokoola, Piton, Mon Choix, Mapou, Belle Vue Harel, Bois Mangues, Plaine des Papayes, Belle Vue Pilot and Fond du Sac. It is operated by TBS and runs every 120 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Riviere Du Rempart at 07:15 and the last at 17:00; from Grand Baie the first is at 07:05 and the last at 18:45. The full trip costs Rs 44 (15 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
15 fare stages 1 h 00 end to end first bus 07:15 last bus 17:00 Rs 44 full route
Bus 29 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 29
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 (22.8 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:15 | 17:00 | every 120 min |
| Saturday | 00:30 | 17:00 | every 120 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:30 | 17:00 | every 120 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Grand Baie (23.1 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:05 | 18:45 | every 120 min |
| Saturday | 07:10 | 16:45 | every 120 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 08:45 | 17:15 | every 120 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 29
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 7 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Riviere du Rempart
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Mon Loisir (Sugar Estate) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | L’Amitie | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Gokoola | 13 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Piton | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mon Choix | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Mapou | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Belle Vue Harel | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Bois Mangues | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Plaine des Papayes | 37 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Belle Vue Pilot | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Fond du Sac (Junction Forbach Road) | 46 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Lower Vale (Sottise Junction) | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Sottise | 55 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Grand Baie (La Pointe Supermarket) | 60 | Rs 44 |
Towards Grand Baie
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Grand Baie (La Pointe Supermarket) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Grand Baie (La Pointe Supermarket) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Sottise | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Lower Vale (Sottise Junction) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Fond du Sac (Junction Forbach Road) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Belle Vue Pilot | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Plaine des Papayes | 23 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Bois Mangues | 27 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Belle Vue Harel | 32 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Mapou | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Mon Choix | 39 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Piton | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Gokoola | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | L’Amitie | 52 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Mon Loisir (Sugar Estate) | 55 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 60 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 29, so you can change without walking.
20C 21 27 28 82 84 85 94 95 127 215 228 231 240
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (6 shared stops)
- Bus 21: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 28: Triolet (Terminus) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (6 shared stops)
- Bus 84: Plaine Des Roches – S.S.R.N. Hospital (9 shared stops)
- Bus 85: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (7 shared stops)
- Bus 94: Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) – saint aNTOINE (Traffic Centre) (5 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 29
Where does bus 29 go?
From Riviere Du Rempart (Traffic Centre) to Grand Baie via L’Amitie, Gokoola, Piton, Mon Choix, Mapou, Belle Vue Harel. It has 15 fare stages and 22 stops in total in the Riviere du Rempart direction.
What time is the first and last bus 29?
Weekdays: first bus from Riviere Du Rempart at 07:15, last at 17:00. From Grand Baie: 07:05 to 18:45. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 29 run?
On weekdays it runs every 120 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 29 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Riviere Du Rempart – Grand Baie); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 29 take?
About 1 h 00 end to end according to the published timetable (22.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 29 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 29 (TBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.