Bus MauritiusBus 79: Bois Cheri – Rose Belle
Bus 79 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Bois Cheri (Tea Factory) with Rose Belle, about 12.8 km and 35 min end to end. It runs through Beau Climat and La Flora. It is operated by NTC and runs every 20 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Bois Cheri at 06:25 and the last at 17:25; from Rose Belle the first is at 07:00 and the last at 18:00. The full trip costs Rs 35 (7 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
7 fare stages 35 min end to end first bus 06:25 last bus 17:25 Rs 35 full route
Bus 79 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 79
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 Rose Belle (12.8 km, 35 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:25 | 17:25 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 06:25 | 17:25 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:25 | 17:25 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Bois Cheri (19.1 km, 35 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:00 | 18:00 | every 20 min |
| Saturday | 07:00 | 18:00 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:00 | 18:00 | every 20 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 79
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 2 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Rose Belle
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Rose Belle (Terminus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rose Belle (Terminus) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Wireless Road (Beginning) | 12 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Beau Climat (Sugar Estate Office) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | La Flora (Shivala) | 24 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Grand Bois (Government School) | 26 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Bois Cheri | 35 | Rs 35 |
Towards Bois Cheri
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Bois Cheri |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Bois Cheri | 0 | – |
| 1 | Grand Bois (Government School) | 8 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | La Flora (Shivala) | 11 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Beau Climat (Sugar Estate Office) | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Wireless Road (Beginning) | 19 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Rose Belle (Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital) | 32 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Rose Belle (Terminus) | 35 | Rs 35 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 79, so you can change without walking.
6 6A 6B 9 10A 34 60 61 61A 87 90 133 137/137A 246
- Bus 6: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Riviere Des Gallets (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 6A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Chamouny (3 shared stops)
- Bus 6B: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Martiniere (3 shared stops)
- Bus 9: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Mahebourg (Bus Station) (3 shared stops)
- Bus 10A: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – La Sourdine (3 shared stops)
- Bus 34: Curepipe (Jan Palach South) – Bois Cheri (5 shared stops)
- Bus 60: Rose Belle – Bois Cheri (11 shared stops)
- Bus 61: Curpepipe (Ian Palach South) – Chaterau Benares (3 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 79
Where does bus 79 go?
From Bois Cheri (Tea Factory) to Rose Belle via Beau Climat, La Flora. It has 7 fare stages and 9 stops in total in the Rose Belle direction.
What time is the first and last bus 79?
Weekdays: first bus from Bois Cheri at 06:25, last at 17:25. From Rose Belle: 07:00 to 18:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 79 run?
On weekdays it runs every 20 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 79 cost?
Rs 35 for the whole route (Bois Cheri – Rose Belle); intermediate fares are Rs 17–35 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 79 take?
About 35 min end to end according to the published timetable (12.8 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · NTC · bus 79 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 79 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.