Bus MauritiusBus 3B: Port Louis – Bord Cascade
Bus 3B is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Victoria Square) with Bord Cascade, about 25.8 km and 1 h 15 end to end. It runs through G.R.N.W., Coromandel, Belle Etoile, Beau Bassin, Rose Hill, Belle Rose, Quatre Bornes, La Louise, Candos and La Caverne. It is operated by NTC and runs every 10 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:15 and the last at 20:00; from Bord Cascade the first is at 05:15 and the last at 19:30. The full trip costs Rs 44 (16 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
16 fare stages 1 h 15 end to end first bus 06:15 last bus 20:00 Rs 44 full route
Bus 3B on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 3B
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 Bord Cascade (25.8 km, 1 h 15)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:15 | 20:00 | every 10 min |
| Saturday | 06:15 | 20:00 | every 10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:15 | 20:00 | every 10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (24.8 km, 1 h 15)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:15 | 19:30 | every 10 min |
| Saturday | 05:15 | 19:30 | every 10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:15 | 09:30 | every 10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 3B
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 33 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Bord Cascade
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Victoria Square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Brabant (SPAR) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | G.R.N.W. | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Coromandel (Sunray Hotel) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Belle Etoile (Tamil Social Hall) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Beau Bassin (Vinayak Mandir) | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Beau Bassin (Cercle de Beau Bassin) | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Belle Rose (Pepsi Cola) | 38 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Quatre Bornes (Cite Saint Jean) | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | La Louise | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 52 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 60 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Hollyrood (Optiprix Store) | 68 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Glen Park (Shivala) | 71 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Bord Cascade | 75 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Bord Cascade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Bord Cascade | 0 | – |
| 1 | Glen Park (Shivala) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Hollyrood (Optiprix Store) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 24 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | La Louise | 27 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Quatre Bornes (Cite Saint Jean) | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Belle Rose (Pepsi Cola) | 36 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) | 40 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Beau Bassin (Cercle de Beau Bassin) | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Beau Bassin (Vinayak Mandir) | 51 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Belle Etoile (Tamil Social Hall) | 55 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Coromandel (Sunray Hotel) | 61 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | G.R.N.W. | 65 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Brabant (SPAR) | 71 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 75 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
- Port Louis Victoria Square Bus Station
- Rose Hill Bus Station (Place Cardinal Margeot)
- Quatre Bornes Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 3B, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 3 3A 3C 3D 69 102 140 149 170 170A 249 249
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (47 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (47 shared stops)
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (60 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (60 shared stops)
- Bus 3C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bassin (56 shared stops)
- Bus 3D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – La Marie (Terminus) (62 shared stops)
- Bus 69: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – beaux songes (reservoir) (56 shared stops)
- Bus 102: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan Palach north) (47 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 3B
Where does bus 3B go?
From Port Louis (Victoria Square) to Bord Cascade via G.R.N.W., Coromandel, Belle Etoile, Beau Bassin, Rose Hill, Belle Rose. It has 16 fare stages and 49 stops in total in the Bord Cascade direction.
What time is the first and last bus 3B?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:15, last at 20:00. From Bord Cascade: 05:15 to 19:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 3B run?
On weekdays it runs every 10 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 3B cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Port Louis – Bord Cascade); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 3B take?
About 1 h 15 end to end according to the published timetable (25.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 3B on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 3B (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.