Bus MauritiusBus 62: Curepipe – Riviere du Poste
Bus 62 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Curepipe (Jan Palach South) with Riviere du Poste (Terminus), about 22.9 km and 1 h 00 end to end. It runs through XVIth Mile, Lapeyre Hill, Nouvelle France, Union Park, Rose Belle and New Grove Branch Road. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 15–20 min at peak and every 30 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Curepipe at 06:10 and the last at 18:30; from Riviere du Poste the first is at 05:20 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 41 (12 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
12 fare stages 1 h 00 end to end first bus 06:10 last bus 18:30 Rs 41 full route
Bus 62 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 62
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 Rivière du Poste (22.9 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:10 | 18:30 | 05:20–06:00: every 20 min; 06:00–08:00: every 20 min; 08:01–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:01–18:30: every 30 min |
| Saturday | 06:10 | 18:30 | 05:20–06:00: every 20 min; 06:00–08:00: every 20 min; 08:01–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:01–18:30: every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 18:30 | 05:20–06:00: every 20 min; 06:00–08:00: every 20 min; 08:01–18:00: every 15–20 min; 18:01–18:30: every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Curepipe (22.9 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:20 | 18:00 | 05:20–06:00: every 15–20 min; 06:00–08:00: every 10–15 min; 08:01–18:00: every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 05:20 | 18:00 | 05:20–06:00: every 15–20 min; 06:00–08:00: every 10–15 min; 08:01–18:00: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:40 | 18:00 | 05:20–06:00: every 15–20 min; 06:00–08:00: every 10–15 min; 08:01–18:00: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 62
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 Rivière du Poste
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach South) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach South) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | XVIth Mile (Junction Coriolis / Royal Roads) | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Lapeyre Hill | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Nouvelle France (Police Station) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Union Park (Cluny Junction) | 17 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Union Park (Village Hall) | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Rose Belle (Post Office) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Rose Belle (Gebert) | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | New Grove Branch Road (Community Health Centre) | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Junction Riviere du Poste | 55 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Riviere du Poste (Terminus) | 60 | Rs 41 |
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Riviere du Poste (Terminus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Riviere du Poste (Terminus) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction Riviere du Poste | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | New Grove Branch Road (Community Health Centre) | 13 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Rose Belle (Gebert) | 30 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Rose Belle (Post Office) | 35 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Union Park (Village Hall) | 40 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Union Park (Cluny Junction) | 43 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Nouvelle France (Police Station) | 45 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Lapeyre Hill | 48 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | XVIth Mile (Junction Coriolis / Royal Roads) | 51 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 53 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Forest Side (Post Office) | 55 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Curepipe (Jan Palach South) | 60 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 62, so you can change without walking.
6 6A 6B 9 10A 14 61 61A 87 90 133 137/137A 252 Route129
- Bus 6: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Riviere Des Gallets (Bus Station) (9 shared stops)
- Bus 6A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Chamouny (9 shared stops)
- Bus 6B: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Martiniere (9 shared stops)
- Bus 9: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Mahebourg (Bus Station) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 10A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – La Sourdine (10 shared stops)
- Bus 14: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Rose Belle (Terminus) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 61: Curpepipe (Ian Palach South) – Chaterau Benares (9 shared stops)
- Bus 61A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Camp Diable (9 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 62
Where does bus 62 go?
From Curepipe (Jan Palach South) to Riviere du Poste (Terminus) via XVIth Mile, Lapeyre Hill, Nouvelle France, Union Park, Rose Belle, New Grove Branch Road. It has 12 fare stages and 17 stops in total in the Rivière du Poste direction.
What time is the first and last bus 62?
Weekdays: first bus from Curepipe at 06:10, last at 18:30. From Riviere du Poste: 05:20 to 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 62 run?
On weekdays it runs every 15–20 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 62 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Curepipe – Riviere du Poste); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 62 take?
About 1 h 00 end to end according to the published timetable (22.9 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · individual operators · bus 62 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 62 (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.