Bus MauritiusBus 52A/52D: Port Louis – albion
Bus 52A/52D is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with albion (mon plaisir), about 11.6 km and 45 min end to end. It runs through G.R.N.W., Camp Benoit and Petite Riviere. It is operated by NTC and runs every 10 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 05:30 and the last at 19:00. The full trip costs Rs 39 (8 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 52.
8 fare stages 45 min end to end first bus 05:30 last bus 19:00 Rs 39 full route
Bus 52A/52D on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 52A/52D
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 albion (mon plaisir) (11.6 km, 45 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 | 19:00 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 19:00 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:30 | 19:00 | 05:30–19:45: every 10 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 52; the frequencies above are those of route 52.
Stops and fares on bus 52A/52D
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 20 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards albion (mon plaisir)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Cassis (Reserve Street) | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | G.R.N.W. | 14 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Camp Benoit | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Petite Riviere (Police Station) | 24 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Belle Vue (Pont La Riviere Boulene) | 34 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Albion (Police Station) | 43 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Albion (Mon Plaisir) | 45 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 52A/52D, so you can change without walking.
1 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2A 3 52 52C 119 120 123 203
- Bus 1: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 1A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Market) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 1B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 1C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Rose Hill (Market) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 1D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Saint Martin (Cemetery) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (12 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (12 shared stops)
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (12 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 52A/52D
Where does bus 52A/52D go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to albion (mon plaisir) via G.R.N.W., Camp Benoit, Petite Riviere. It has 8 fare stages and 28 stops in total in the albion (mon plaisir) direction.
What time is the first and last bus 52A/52D?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 05:30, last at 19:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 52A/52D 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 52A/52D cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Port Louis – albion); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 52A/52D take?
About 45 min end to end according to the published timetable (11.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 52A/52D on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Routes 52A and 52D (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.