Bus MauritiusBus 33A: Cite Vallijee – Terre Rouge
Bus 33A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) with Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray), about 8.6 km and 40 min end to end. It runs through Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets and Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte. It is operated by UBS and runs every 30–45 min at peak and every 45–60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Cite Vallijee at 06:00 and the last at 17:30; from Terre Rouge the first is at 06:40 and the last at 18:10. 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 06:00 last bus 17:30 Rs 35 full route
Bus 33A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 33A
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 Terre Rouge (8.6 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:30 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:05–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:05–16:00: every 30–45 min; 16:05–18:40: every 45–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:30 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:05–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:05–16:00: every 30–45 min; 16:05–18:40: every 45–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:30 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:05–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:05–16:00: every 30–45 min; 16:05–18:40: every 45–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Cité Vallijee (9.3 km, 40 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:40 | 18:10 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:05–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:05–16:00: every 30–45 min; 16:05–18:40: every 45–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:40 | 18:10 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:05–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:05–16:00: every 30–45 min; 16:05–18:40: every 45–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:40 | 18:40 | 06:00–09:00: every 30–45 min; 09:05–14:00: every 45–60 min; 14:05–16:00: every 30–45 min; 16:05–18:40: every 45–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 33A
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 Terre Rouge
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | La Butte | 8 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets | 18 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Pere Laval Entrance | 30 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray) | 40 | Rs 35 |
Towards Cité Vallijee
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Pere Laval Entrance | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets | 27 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | La Butte | 30 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) | 40 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 33A, so you can change without walking.
33 33B 43 47 51 52 115/115A 148 152 160/160A 182 234 237 251
- Bus 33: Plaine Verte – Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 33B: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (11 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) (7 shared stops)
- Bus 51: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Pointe aux Sables (Terminus) (7 shared stops)
- Bus 52: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Medine (7 shared stops)
- Bus 115/115A: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 148: Cite La Cure (Traffic Centre) – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (13 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 33A
Where does bus 33A go?
From Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) to Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray) via Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets, Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte. It has 6 fare stages and 13 stops in total in the Terre Rouge direction.
What time is the first and last bus 33A?
Weekdays: first bus from Cite Vallijee at 06:00, last at 17:30. From Terre Rouge: 06:40 to 18:10. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 33A run?
On weekdays it runs every 30–45 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 33A cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Cite Vallijee – Terre Rouge); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 33A take?
About 40 min end to end according to the published timetable (8.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 33A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 33A (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.