Bus MauritiusBus 7: Rose Belle – Riviere Des Galets
Bus 7 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) with Riviere Des Galets (Bus Station), about 42.2 km and 1 h 14 end to end. It runs through Junction Riviere du Poste, Riviere Dragon, Riche Bois, Camp Diable, Saint Amand Bridge, Chateau Benares, Batimarais, Riviere des Anguilles, Union Ducray and Souillac. It is operated by NTC and runs 3 departures a day (06:05, 08:15, 09:00). On weekdays the first bus leaves Rose Belle at 06:05 and the last at 17:00; from Riviere Des Galets the first is at 07:50 and the last at 18:10. The full trip costs Rs 44 (20 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
20 fare stages 1 h 14 end to end first bus 06:05 last bus 17:00 Rs 44 full route
Bus 7 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 7
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 J. Nehru Hospital (42.2 km, 1 h 14)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:05 | 17:00 | departures 06:05, 08:15, 09:00 |
| Saturday | 06:05 | 17:00 | departures 06:05, 08:15, 09:00 |
| Sunday & holidays | 11:00 | 12:00 | departures 06:05, 08:15, 09:00 |
Towards Rivière des Galets (42.9 km, 1 h 33)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:50 | 18:10 | departures 07:50, 09:10, 10:15 |
| Saturday | 07:50 | 18:10 | departures 07:50, 09:10, 10:15 |
| Sunday & holidays | 14:30 | 18:00 | departures 07:50, 09:10, 10:15 |
Stops and fares on bus 7
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 11 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards J. Nehru Hospital
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Rose Belle (Gebert) | 4 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | New Grove Branch Road (Community Health Centre) | 11 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Junction Riviere du Poste | 16 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Riviere Dragon | 23 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Riche Bois | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Camp Diable | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Saint Amand Bridge | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Chateau Benares | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Batimarais | 37 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Riviere des Anguilles | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Union Ducray | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Souillac (Bain des Negresses Bridge) | 47 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Souillac (Bus Station) | 50 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Surinam (Mosque) | 55 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Surinam (Peerally Store) | 56 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Contour Leon | 60 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Belle Vue | 64 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Chemin Grenier (Taxi Stand) | 68 | Rs 44 |
| 19 | Riviere des Galets (Bus Station) | 74 | Rs 44 |
Towards Rivière des Galets
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Riviere des Galets (Bus Station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Riviere des Galets (Bus Station) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Chemin Grenier (Taxi Stand) | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Belle Vue | 10 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Contour Leon | 14 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Surinam (Peerally Store) | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Surinam (Mosque) | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Souillac (Bus Station) | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Souillac (Bain des Negresses Bridge) | 28 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Union Ducray | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Riviere des Anguilles | 38 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Batimarais | 41 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Chateau Benares | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Saint Amand Bridge | 48 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Camp Diable | 51 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Riche Bois | 52 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Riviere Dragon | 61 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Junction Riviere du Poste | 71 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | New Grove Branch Road (Community Health Centre) | 77 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Rose Belle (Gebert) | 88 | Rs 44 |
| 19 | Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) | 93 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 7, so you can change without walking.
6 6A 6B 8 8B 10 61 61A 62 133 197 245 248 Route129
- Bus 6: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Riviere Des Gallets (Bus Station) (23 shared stops)
- Bus 6A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Chamouny (22 shared stops)
- Bus 6B: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Martiniere (16 shared stops)
- Bus 8: Souillac (Bus Station) – Baie Du Cap (13 shared stops)
- Bus 8B: Souillac (Bus Station) – Choisy (End of Village) (13 shared stops)
- Bus 10: Mahebourg (Bus Station) – Riviere Des Galets (Bus Station) (25 shared stops)
- Bus 61: Curpepipe (Ian Palach South) – Chaterau Benares (8 shared stops)
- Bus 61A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Camp Diable (12 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 7
Where does bus 7 go?
From Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) to Riviere Des Galets (Bus Station) via Junction Riviere du Poste, Riviere Dragon, Riche Bois, Camp Diable, Saint Amand Bridge, Chateau Benares. It has 20 fare stages and 31 stops in total in the J. Nehru Hospital direction.
What time is the first and last bus 7?
Weekdays: first bus from Rose Belle at 06:05, last at 17:00. From Riviere Des Galets: 07:50 to 18:10. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 7 run?
On weekdays it runs 3 departures a day (06:05, 08:15, 09:00). 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 7 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Rose Belle – Riviere Des Galets); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 7 take?
About 1 h 14 end to end according to the published timetable (42.2 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · NTC · bus 7 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 7 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.