Bus MauritiusBus 68: Rose Hill – Curepipe
Bus 68 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Rose Hill (dar-es-salaam square) with Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via saint paul, about 16.4 km and 55 min end to end. It runs through Ollier Avenue, La Louise, Candos, La Caverne, Vacoas, Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads, Floreal, Curepipe Road, Eau Coulee and Castel. It is operated by UBS and runs every 30 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Rose Hill at 05:50 and the last at 18:20; from Curepipe the first is at 05:50 and the last at 19:20. The full trip costs Rs 41 (11 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
11 fare stages 55 min end to end first bus 05:50 last bus 18:20 Rs 41 full route
Bus 68 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 68
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 Curepipe (16.4 km, 55 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:50 | 18:20 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 05:50 | 18:20 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:50 | 18:20 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Rose Hill (17.1 km, 55 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:50 | 19:20 | every 30 min |
| Saturday | 05:50 | 19:20 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 05:50 | 19:20 | every 30 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 68
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 7 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Curepipe
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Rose Hill (Dar-es-Salaam Square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rose Hill (Dar-es-Salaam Square) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Boundary Road (Saint Patrick Church) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Ollier Avenue (Gooly Store) | 14 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | La Louise | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 22 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 31 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 35 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads | 41 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Floreal (Knitwear Factory) | 48 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Curepipe Road (Darne Clinic) | 52 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 55 | Rs 41 |
Towards Rose Hill
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Curepipe (Jan Palach North) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Curepipe (Jan Palach North) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Eau Coulee (Neergheen Bhawan) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Castel (Magasin Etoile Brillant) | 8 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Saint Paul (Magasin Lotus) | 11 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Vacoas (Bus Station) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | La Caverne (Modern Complex) | 25 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Candos (Victoria Hospital) | 33 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | La Louise | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Ollier Avenue (Gooly Store) | 41 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Boundary Road (Saint Patrick Church) | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Rose Hill (Dar-es-Salaam Square) | 55 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
- Rose Hill Bus Station (Place Cardinal Margeot)
- Curepipe Bus Station (Jan Palach North)
- Quatre Bornes Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
- Vacoas Bus Station
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 68, so you can change without walking.
2A 2A 3 3A 4 4A 37 37A 68A 122A 149 170 170A 179
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Forest Side (13 shared stops)
- Bus 2A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Curepipe (Jan palach north) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 3: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Vacoas (Bus Station) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 3A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Phoenix (Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre) (11 shared stops)
- Bus 4: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Saint Paul (18 shared stops)
- Bus 4A: Quatre Bornes (Traffic Centre) – Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via Floreal (12 shared stops)
- Bus 37: Crepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via saint paul (20 shared stops)
- Bus 37A: Curepipe (Jan Palach North) – Mont Roches (Co-operative Store) via floreal (13 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 68
Where does bus 68 go?
From Rose Hill (dar-es-salaam square) to Curepipe (Jan Palach North) via saint paul via Ollier Avenue, La Louise, Candos, La Caverne, Vacoas, Junction Floreal / Riverwalk Roads. It has 11 fare stages and 18 stops in total in the Curepipe direction.
What time is the first and last bus 68?
Weekdays: first bus from Rose Hill at 05:50, last at 18:20. From Curepipe: 05:50 to 19:20. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 68 run?
On weekdays it runs every 30 min at 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 68 cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Rose Hill – Curepipe); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 68 take?
About 55 min end to end according to the published timetable (16.4 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 68 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 68 (UBS), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.