Bus 63: Roches Noires – S.S.R.N. Hospital
Bus 63 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Roches Noires (Siding Gaud) with S.S.R.N. Hospital, about 30.6 km and 1 h 07 end to end. It runs through Haute Rive, Riviere du Rempart, Mon Loisir, Belle Vue Maurel, Phoolyar Nagar, Mon Songe, Petite Julie, Grande Rosalie, Petite Rosalie and The Mount. It is operated by NTC and runs 3 departures a day (06:50, 08:20, 14:10). On weekdays the first bus leaves Roches Noires at 06:50 and the last at 14:30. The full trip costs Rs 44 (15 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
15 fare stages 1 h 07 end to end first bus 06:50 last bus 14:30 Rs 44 full route
Bus 63 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 63
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 Ssrn Hospital (30.6 km, 1 h 07)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:50 | 14:30 | departures 06:50, 08:20, 14:10 |
| Saturday | 06:50 | 14:30 | departures 06:50, 08:20, 14:10 |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:50 | 13:00 | departures 06:50, 08:20, 14:10 |
Stops and fares on bus 63
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 12 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Ssrn Hospital
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Junction Roches Noires / Coastal Roads | 0 | – |
| 1 | Haute Rive | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 11 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Mon Loisir (Sugar Estate) | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Belle Vue Maurel | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Phoolyar Nagar | 21 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Belle Vue Maurel | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Mon Songe | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Petite Julie | 37 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Grande Rosalie | 43 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Petite Rosalie | 52 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | The Mount (Boutique Bambous) | 55 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Pamplemousses (Canton Belle Eau) | 58 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Beau Plan (L’Aventure du Sucre) | 63 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 67 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 63, so you can change without walking.
23 84 85 86 101/101B 101A 101C 106 109 111 112 127 196 236
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 84: Plaine Des Roches – S.S.R.N. Hospital (5 shared stops)
- Bus 85: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 86: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis (Transportation Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 101/101B: Central Flacq (Bus Station) – S.S.R.N. Hospital (17 shared stops)
- Bus 101A: Central Flacq (Bus Station) – S.S.R.N. Hospital (17 shared stops)
- Bus 101C: Central Flacq (Bus Station) – S.S.R.N. Hospital (17 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (14 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 63
Where does bus 63 go?
From Roches Noires (Siding Gaud) to S.S.R.N. Hospital via Haute Rive, Riviere du Rempart, Mon Loisir, Belle Vue Maurel, Phoolyar Nagar, Mon Songe. It has 15 fare stages and 27 stops in total in the Ssrn Hospital direction.
What time is the first and last bus 63?
Weekdays: first bus from Roches Noires at 06:50, last at 14:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 63 run?
On weekdays it runs 3 departures a day (06:50, 08:20, 14:10). 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 63 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Roches Noires – S.S.R.N. Hospital); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 63 take?
About 1 h 07 end to end according to the published timetable (30.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 63 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 63 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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