Bus MauritiusBus 65: Vacoas – Hermitage
Bus 65 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Vacoas (Bus Station) with Hermitage, about 7.7 km and 17 min end to end. It runs through Saint Paul, Highlands and Camp Fouquereaux. It is operated by UBS and runs every 10–15 min at peak and every 15–20 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Vacoas at 06:00 and the last at 18:00; from Hermitage the first is at 06:50 and the last at 18:50. 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 65B.
5 fare stages 17 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 18:00 Rs 30 full route
Bus 65 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 65
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 Hermitage (7.7 km, 17 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 07:05–12:00: every 10–15 min; 12:05–15:00: every 15–20 min; 15:05–18:00: every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 07:05–12:00: every 10–15 min; 12:05–15:00: every 15–20 min; 15:05–18:00: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 07:05–12:00: every 10–15 min; 12:05–15:00: every 15–20 min; 15:05–18:00: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Vacoas (Bus Station) (7.0 km, 15 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:50 | 18:50 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 07:05–12:00: every 10–15 min; 12:05–15:00: every 15–20 min; 15:05–18:00: every 15–20 min |
| Saturday | 06:50 | 18:50 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 07:05–12:00: every 10–15 min; 12:05–15:00: every 15–20 min; 15:05–18:00: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:50 | 18:50 | 06:00–09:00: every 10–15 min; 07:05–12:00: every 10–15 min; 12:05–15:00: every 15–20 min; 15:05–18:00: every 15–20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
NLTA lists this route as served by the buses of route 65B; the frequencies above are those of route 65B.
Stops and fares on bus 65
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 Hermitage
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Vacoas (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 6 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Highlands (Football Ground) | 6 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 17 | Rs 30 |
Towards Vacoas (Bus Station)
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Phoenix (Junction Highlands Road) | 11 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 15 | Rs 30 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 65, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 4 37 65A/65C 65B 122A 131 140 149 162 170 181 202
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (5 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (5 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (6 shared stops)
- Bus 65A/65C: Cinq Arpents – Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) (8 shared stops)
- Bus 65B: Hermitage – Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) (10 shared stops)
- Bus 122A: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Camp Levieux (Nhdc) (5 shared stops)
- Bus 131: Cite L’Oiseau – forest side (forum complex) (5 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 65
Where does bus 65 go?
From Vacoas (Bus Station) to Hermitage via Saint Paul, Highlands, Camp Fouquereaux. It has 5 fare stages and 8 stops in total in the Hermitage direction.
What time is the first and last bus 65?
Weekdays: first bus from Vacoas at 06:00, last at 18:00. From Hermitage: 06:50 to 18:50. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 65 run?
On weekdays it runs every 10–15 min at peak and every 15–20 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 65 cost?
Rs 30 for the whole route (Vacoas – Hermitage); intermediate fares are Rs 17–30 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 65 take?
About 17 min end to end according to the published timetable (7.7 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 65 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 65 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.