Bus 33B: Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee
Bus 33B is a bus route in Mauritius linking Plaine Verte with Cite Vallijee (Bus Station), about 5.0 km and 30 min end to end. It runs through Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets, La Butte, Brabant and Cassis. It is operated by UBS and runs every 20–30 min at peak and every 30–40 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Plaine Verte at 06:30 and the last at 17:30; from Cite Vallijee the first is at 06:15 and the last at 17:00. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
5 fare stages 30 min end to end first bus 06:30 last bus 17:30 Rs 30 full route
Bus 33B on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 33B
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 Cité Vallijee (5.0 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 17:30 | 06:15–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–18:00: every 25–30 min; 13:05–14:00: every 30–40 min; 14:05–17:30: every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 17:30 | 06:15–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–18:00: every 25–30 min; 13:05–14:00: every 30–40 min; 14:05–17:30: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 17:30 | 06:15–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–18:00: every 25–30 min; 13:05–14:00: every 30–40 min; 14:05–17:30: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Plaine Verte (7.0 km, 30 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:15 | 17:00 | 06:15–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–18:00: every 25–30 min; 13:05–14:00: every 30–40 min; 14:05–17:30: every 20–30 min |
| Saturday | 06:15 | 17:00 | 06:15–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–18:00: every 25–30 min; 13:05–14:00: every 30–40 min; 14:05–17:30: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:15 | 17:00 | 06:15–09:00: every 20–30 min; 09:05–18:00: every 25–30 min; 13:05–14:00: every 30–40 min; 14:05–17:30: every 20–30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 33B
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 4 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Cité Vallijee
| # | 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 | 18 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Brabant (SPAR) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) | 30 | Rs 30 |
Towards Plaine Verte
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Cassis (Reserve Street) | 8 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Deschartes Street / La Butte | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 30 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 33B, so you can change without walking.
33 33A 47 51 52 52C 119 123 148 152 160/160A 182 203 251
- Bus 33: Plaine Verte – Pailles (Domaine Les Pailles) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 33A: Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) – Terre Rouge (Morcellement Raffray) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 47: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 51: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Pointe aux Sables (Terminus) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 52: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Medine (10 shared stops)
- Bus 52C: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Bambous (Nhdc Complex) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 119: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grande Riviere Noire (Trois Bras Store) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 123: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Wolmar (10 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 33B
Where does bus 33B go?
From Plaine Verte to Cite Vallijee (Bus Station) via Junction Frere Felix de Valois / Labourdonnais Streets, La Butte, Brabant, Cassis. It has 5 fare stages and 9 stops in total in the Cité Vallijee direction.
What time is the first and last bus 33B?
Weekdays: first bus from Plaine Verte at 06:30, last at 17:30. From Cite Vallijee: 06:15 to 17:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 33B run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–30 min at peak and every 30–40 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 33B cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Plaine Verte – Cite Vallijee); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 33B take?
About 30 min end to end according to the published timetable (5.0 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 33B on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 33B (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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