Bus MauritiusBus 33: Plaine Verte – Pailles
Bus 33 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Plaine Verte with Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles), about 8.9 km and 40 min end to end. It runs through Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets, La Butte and Old Moka Road. It is operated by UBS and runs every 15–20 min at peak and every 45–60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Plaine Verte at 06:30 and the last at 19:00; from Pailles the first is at 06:00 and the last at 18:30. The full trip costs Rs 35 (6 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
6 fare stages 40 min end to end first bus 06:30 last bus 19:00 Rs 35 full route
Bus 33 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 33
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 Pailles (8.9 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 19:00 | 05:00–06:00: every 45–60 min; 06:05–09:00: every 15–20 min; 09:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 25–30 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 19:00 | 05:00–06:00: every 45–60 min; 06:05–09:00: every 15–20 min; 09:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 25–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 19:00 | 05:00–06:00: every 45–60 min; 06:05–09:00: every 15–20 min; 09:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 25–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Plaine Verte (7.4 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:30 | 05:00–06:00: every 45–60 min; 06:05–09:00: every 15–20 min; 09:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 25–30 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:30 | 05:00–06:00: every 45–60 min; 06:05–09:00: every 15–20 min; 09:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 25–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:00 | 18:30 | 05:00–06:00: every 45–60 min; 06:05–09:00: every 15–20 min; 09:05–16:00: every 20–30 min; 16:05–19:00: every 25–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 33
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 2 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Pailles
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets | 8 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | La Butte | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Old Moka Road (Chinese Cultural Centre) | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Les Guibies (Trunk Road) | 30 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) | 40 | Rs 35 |
Towards Plaine Verte
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Les Guibies (Trunk Road) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Old Moka Road (Chinese Cultural Centre) | 17 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Butte | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets | 32 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 40 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 33, so you can change without walking.
33A 33B 43 47 115/115A 148 150 152 160/160A 182 234 237 238 251
- Bus 33A: Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) – Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 33B: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 43: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Victoria Square (Dumas Street) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 47: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (6 shared stops)
- Bus 115/115A: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 148: Cite La Cure (Traffic Centre) – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 150: Pailles (saint Vincent De Paul avenue) – Vallee Pitot (8 shared stops)
- Bus 152: Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) – Le Goulet (9 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 33
Where does bus 33 go?
From Plaine Verte to Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) via Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets, La Butte, Old Moka Road. It has 6 fare stages and 8 stops in total in the Pailles direction.
What time is the first and last bus 33?
Weekdays: first bus from Plaine Verte at 06:30, last at 19:00. From Pailles: 06:00 to 18:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 33 run?
On weekdays it runs every 15–20 min at peak and every 45–60 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 33 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Plaine Verte – Pailles); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 33 take?
About 40 min end to end according to the published timetable (8.9 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 33 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 33 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.