Bus MauritiusBus 65A/65C: Cinq Arpents – Quatre Bornes
Bus 65A/65C is a bus route in Mauritius linking Cinq Arpents with Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre), about 12.1 km and 50 min end to end. It runs through Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads, Vacoas, Phoenix and Carreau La Liane. It is operated by UBS LTD and runs every 20–30 min at peak and every 50–60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Cinq Arpents at 06:00 and the last at 17:10; from Quatre Bornes the first is at 06:50 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 39 (8 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
8 fare stages 50 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 17:10 Rs 39 full route
Bus 65A/65C on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 65A/65C
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 Quatre Bornes (12.1 km, 50 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 17:10 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–30 min; 07:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–15:00: every 40–50 min; 15:05–18:00: every 50–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 17:10 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–30 min; 07:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–15:00: every 40–50 min; 15:05–18:00: every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 17:10 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–30 min; 07:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–15:00: every 40–50 min; 15:05–18:00: every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Cinq Arpents (12.6 km, 45 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:50 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–30 min; 07:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–15:00: every 40–50 min; 15:05–18:00: every 50–60 min |
| Saturday | 06:50 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–30 min; 07:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–15:00: every 40–50 min; 15:05–18:00: every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:50 | 18:00 | 06:00–09:00: every 20–30 min; 07:05–12:00: every 50–60 min; 12:05–15:00: every 40–50 min; 15:05–18:00: every 50–60 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 65A/65C
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 6 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Quatre Bornes
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Cinq Arpents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cinq Arpents | 0 | – |
| 1 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 10 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads | 23 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 30 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Phoenix (Garderie Saint Michel) | 35 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Carreau La Liane (Woodun’s House) | 40 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 45 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 50 | Rs 39 |
Towards Cinq Arpents
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Carreau La Liane (Woodun’s House) | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Phoenix (Garderie Saint Michel) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads | 27 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 35 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Cinq Arpents | 45 | Rs 39 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 65A/65C, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 3 4 37 65 65B 68 122A 140 170 179 181 202
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (4 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (4 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (9 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (10 shared stops)
- Bus 65: Vacoas (Bus Station) – Hermitage (8 shared stops)
- Bus 65B: Hermitage – Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 68: Rose Hill (dar-es-salaam square) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via saint paul (8 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 65A/65C
Where does bus 65A/65C go?
From Cinq Arpents to Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) via Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads, Vacoas, Phoenix, Carreau La Liane. It has 8 fare stages and 14 stops in total in the Quatre Bornes direction.
What time is the first and last bus 65A/65C?
Weekdays: first bus from Cinq Arpents at 06:00, last at 17:10. From Quatre Bornes: 06:50 to 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 65A/65C run?
On weekdays it runs every 20–30 min at peak and every 50–60 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 65A/65C cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Cinq Arpents – Quatre Bornes); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 65A/65C take?
About 50 min end to end according to the published timetable (12.1 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 65A/65C on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Routes 65A and 65C (UBS LTD), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.