Bus MauritiusBus 55A: Central Flacq – Isidore Rose
Bus 55A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Central Flacq (Bus Station) with Isidore Rose, about 10.3 km and 21 min end to end. It runs through Riche Mare and Bramsthan. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 15–40 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Central Flacq at 06:25 and the last at 18:10; from Isidore Rose the first is at 06:00 and the last at 17:40. The full trip costs Rs 35 (7 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
7 fare stages 21 min end to end first bus 06:25 last bus 18:10 Rs 35 full route
Bus 55A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 55A
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 Isidore Rose (10.3 km, 21 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:25 | 18:10 | every 15–40 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:10 | every 15–40 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:25 | 18:10 | every 15–40 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Central Flacq (10.7 km, 21 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:40 | every 15–40 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:40 | every 15–40 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:40 | every 15–40 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 55A
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 3 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Isidore Rose
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Central Flacq (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 3 | – |
| 1 | Argy | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Riche Mare | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Bramsthan | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Camp Ithier (Beginning of Village) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Camp Ithier (Government School) | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Isidore Rose | 21 | Rs 35 |
Towards Central Flacq
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Isidore Rose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Isidore Rose | 3 | – |
| 1 | Camp Ithier (Government School) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Camp Ithier (Beginning of Village) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Bramsthan | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Riche Mare | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Argy | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Central Flacq (Bus Station) | 21 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 55A, so you can change without walking.
15/15B 15F 16 16A 16D 17/17G 17E 17F 18 55 55B 56 194 232
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (4 shared stops)
- Bus 15F: Camp Thorel – Central Flacq (bus station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 16D: Rose Hill (Place cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 17/17G: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Belle Mare (4 shared stops)
- Bus 17E: L’Esperance – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 17F: upper dagotiere (nhdc housing estate) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 55A
Where does bus 55A go?
From Central Flacq (Bus Station) to Isidore Rose via Riche Mare, Bramsthan. It has 7 fare stages and 10 stops in total in the Isidore Rose direction.
What time is the first and last bus 55A?
Weekdays: first bus from Central Flacq at 06:25, last at 18:10. From Isidore Rose: 06:00 to 17:40. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 55A run?
On weekdays it runs every 15–40 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 55A cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Central Flacq – Isidore Rose); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 55A take?
About 21 min end to end according to the published timetable (10.3 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 55A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 55A (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.