Bus MauritiusBus 57A: Quatre Bornes – Cascavelle
Bus 57A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) with Cascavelle, about 11.7 km and 26 min end to end. It runs through Bassin. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 20 min at peak and every 30 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Quatre Bornes at 05:35 and the last at 18:40; from Cascavelle the first is at 06:00 and the last at 18:30. The full trip costs Rs 30 (5 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor. Service provided by buses of Route 57.
5 fare stages 26 min end to end first bus 05:35 last bus 18:40 Rs 30 full route
Bus 57A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 57A
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 Cascavelle (11.7 km, 26 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:35 | 18:40 | 05:35–06:15: every 20 min; 06:16–17:50: every 25 min; 17:51–18:40: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 05:35 | 18:40 | 05:35–06:15: every 20 min; 06:16–17:50: every 25 min; 17:51–18:40: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:10 | 18:20 | 05:35–06:15: every 20 min; 06:16–17:50: every 25 min; 17:51–18:40: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) (12.7 km, 28 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:30 | 05:35–06:15: every 20 min; 06:16–17:50: every 20 min; 17:51–18:40: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:30 | 05:35–06:15: every 20 min; 06:16–17:50: every 20 min; 17:51–18:40: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:20 | 05:35–06:15: every 20 min; 06:16–17:50: every 20 min; 17:51–18:40: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 57; the frequencies above are those of route 57.
Stops and fares on bus 57A
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 5 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Cascavelle
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | La Louise | 2 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 4 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Bassin | 8 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Beaux Songes (Reservoir) | 26 | Rs 30 |
Towards Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Beaux Songes (Reservoir) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Beaux Songes (Reservoir) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bassin | 19 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 24 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Louise | 26 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 28 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 57A, so you can change without walking.
3 3A 3B 3C 3D 4 4A 5 37 37A 57 69 179 179A
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 3B: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bord Cascade (2 shared stops)
- Bus 3C: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Bassin (3 shared stops)
- Bus 3D: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – La Marie (Terminus) (2 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (2 shared stops)
- Bus 4A: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Floreal (2 shared stops)
- Bus 5: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Baie Du Cap (8 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 57A
Where does bus 57A go?
From Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) to Cascavelle via Bassin. It has 5 fare stages and 10 stops in total in the Cascavelle direction.
What time is the first and last bus 57A?
Weekdays: first bus from Quatre Bornes at 05:35, last at 18:40. From Cascavelle: 06:00 to 18:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 57A run?
On weekdays it runs every 20 min at peak and every 30 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 57A cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Quatre Bornes – Cascavelle); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 57A take?
About 26 min end to end according to the published timetable (11.7 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 57A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 57A (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.