Bus MauritiusBus 85: Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis
Bus 85 is a bus route in Mauritius linking Riviere Du Rempart with Port Louis (Transportation Centre), about 34.9 km and 1 h 00 end to end. It runs through Poudre d’Or Hamlet, L’Esperance Piton, Piton, Mon Choix, Mapou, Belle Vue Harel, La Louisa, Mon Rocher, Pamplemousses and Beau Plan. It is operated by NTC and runs every 90–120 min at peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Riviere Du Rempart at 06:00 and the last at 14:45; from Port Louis the first is at 06:50 and the last at 16:00. 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 00 end to end first bus 06:00 last bus 14:45 Rs 44 full route
Bus 85 on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 85
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 Port Louis (34.9 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:00 | 14:45 | every 90–120 min |
| Saturday | 06:00 | 14:45 | every 90–120 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:00 | 10:50 | every 90–120 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Rivière Du Rempart (35.5 km, 1 h 00)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:50 | 16:00 | every 90–120 min |
| Saturday | 06:50 | 16:00 | every 90–120 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | – | 14:00 | every 90–120 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 85
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 23 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Schoenfeld (Madaya’s House) | 7 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Poudre d’Or Hamlet | 12 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | L’Esperance Piton | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Piton | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Mon Choix | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Mapou | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Belle Vue Harel | 23 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | La Louisa | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Mon Rocher | 27 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Pamplemousses (Eau Partagee) | 31 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Beau Plan (L’Aventure du Sucre) | 32 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Riviere Citron | 37 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Arsenal | 39 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 44 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 46 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Pere Laval Entrance | 51 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 57 | Rs 44 |
| 19 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 60 | Rs 44 |
Towards Rivière Du Rempart
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Transportation Centre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Pere Laval Entrance | 15 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Saint Joseph (Chapel) | 20 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Riviere Citron | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | S.S.R.N. Hospital | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Beau Plan (L’Aventure du Sucre) | 27 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Pamplemousses (Eau Partagee) | 30 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Mon Rocher | 33 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | La Louisa | 35 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Belle Vue Harel | 37 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Mapou | 38 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Mon Choix | 41 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Piton | 43 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | L’Esperance Piton | 45 | Rs 44 |
| 17 | Poudre d’Or Hamlet | 48 | Rs 44 |
| 18 | Schoenfeld (Madaya’s House) | 53 | Rs 44 |
| 19 | Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) | 60 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
- Port Louis Immigration Square (Transportation Centre)
- Rivière du Rempart Bus Station (Traffic Centre)
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 85, so you can change without walking.
20 20A 20C 20D 21 27 71 82 84 86 88 126 159 171
- Bus 20: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Mon Choisy (Public Beach) (26 shared stops)
- Bus 20A: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Grande Pointe aux Piments (26 shared stops)
- Bus 20C: Port Louis (transportation centre) – St Antoine (Traffic Centre) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 20D: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Bon Air (26 shared stops)
- Bus 21: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Saint Antoine (Traffic Centre) (29 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (31 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (23 shared stops)
- Bus 82: Port Louis – St. Antoine (Traffic Centre) (22 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 85
Where does bus 85 go?
From Riviere Du Rempart to Port Louis (Transportation Centre) via Poudre d’Or Hamlet, L’Esperance Piton, Piton, Mon Choix, Mapou, Belle Vue Harel. It has 20 fare stages and 43 stops in total in the Port Louis direction.
What time is the first and last bus 85?
Weekdays: first bus from Riviere Du Rempart at 06:00, last at 14:45. From Port Louis: 06:50 to 16:00. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 85 run?
On weekdays it runs every 90–120 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 85 cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (Riviere Du Rempart – Port Louis); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 85 take?
About 1 h 00 end to end according to the published timetable (34.9 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 85 on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 85 (NTC), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.