Bus MauritiusBus 65B: Hermitage – Quatre Bornes
Bus 65B is a bus route in Mauritius linking Hermitage with Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre), about 12.3 km and 50 min end to end. It runs through Saint Paul, Phoenix, Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads, Vacoas, Carreau La Liane and Candos. 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 Hermitage at 06:00 and the last at 18:00; from Quatre Bornes the first is at 06:50 and the last at 18:50. The full trip costs Rs 39 (9 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
9 fare stages 50 min end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 18:00 Rs 39 full route
Bus 65B on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 65B
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 (12.3 km, 50 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 Hermitage (14.0 km, 50 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) |
Stops and fares on bus 65B
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 Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 13 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Phoenix (Junction Highlands Road) | 18 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 33 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Phoenix (Garderie Saint Michel) | 38 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Carreau La Liane (Woodun’s House) | 45 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 46 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 50 | Rs 39 |
Towards Hermitage
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Carreau La Liane (Woodun’s House) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Phoenix (Garderie Saint Michel) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 33 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Highlands (Football Ground) | 38 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 46 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Camp Fouquereaux (Junction Hermitage Road) | 50 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 65B, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 4 37 65 65A/65C 68 122A 131 140 170 179 181 202
- 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 (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 (10 shared stops)
- Bus 65A/65C: Cinq Arpents – 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)
- Bus 122A: Curepipe (Ian Palach North) – Camp Levieux (Nhdc) (9 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 65B
Where does bus 65B go?
From Hermitage to Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) via Saint Paul, Phoenix, Junction Saint Paul / Nalletamby Roads, Vacoas, Carreau La Liane, Candos. It has 9 fare stages and 15 stops in total in the Quatre Bornes direction.
What time is the first and last bus 65B?
Weekdays: first bus from Hermitage at 06:00, last at 18:00. From Quatre Bornes: 06:50 to 18:50. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 65B 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 65B cost?
Rs 39 for the whole route (Hermitage – Quatre Bornes); intermediate fares are Rs 17–39 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 65B take?
About 50 min end to end according to the published timetable (12.3 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 65B on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 65B (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.