Bus MauritiusBus 89A: Port Louis – Eau Bouille
Bus 89A is a bus route in Mauritius linking Port Louis (Transportation Centre) with Eau Bouille, about 17.6 km and 50 min end to end. It runs through Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Junction Long Mountain, Bois Pignolet, Notre Dame, Long Mountain and Les Mariannes. It is operated by MBT and runs every 15 min at peak and every 60 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves Port Louis at 06:45 and the last at 16:35; from Eau Bouille the first is at 05:55 and the last at 17:30. The full trip costs Rs 41 (10 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
10 fare stages 50 min end to end first bus 06:45 last bus 16:35 Rs 41 full route
Bus 89A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 89A
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 Eau Bouillie (17.6 km, 50 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:45 | 16:35 | 05:55–08:30: every 20 min; 09:10–12:20: every 40 min; 13:10–16:20: every 60 min; 16:20–16:35: every 15 min |
| Saturday | 07:10 | 16:40 | 05:55–08:30: every 20 min; 09:10–12:20: every 40 min; 13:10–16:20: every 60 min; 16:20–16:35: every 15 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:10 | 16:30 | 05:55–08:30: every 20 min; 09:10–12:20: every 40 min; 13:10–16:20: every 60 min; 16:20–16:35: every 15 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (18.3 km, 50 min)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 05:55 | 17:30 | 05:55–08:30: every 30 min; 09:10–12:20: every 40 min; 13:10–16:20: every 60 min; 16:20–16:35: every 15 min; 17:15–17:30: every 15 min |
| Saturday | 06:20 | 17:35 | 05:55–08:30: every 30 min; 09:10–12:20: every 40 min; 13:10–16:20: every 60 min; 16:20–16:35: every 15 min; 17:15–17:30: every 15 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:20 | 17:35 | 05:55–08:30: every 30 min; 09:10–12:20: every 40 min; 13:10–16:20: every 60 min; 16:20–16:35: every 15 min; 17:15–17:30: every 15 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 89A
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 13 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards Eau Bouillie
| # | 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 | 18 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 25 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Junction Long Mountain | 31 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Bois Pignolet | 36 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Notre Dame (End of Village) | 40 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Long Mountain | 43 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Les Mariannes | 46 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Eau Bouillie | 50 | Rs 41 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Eau Bouillie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Eau Bouillie | 0 | – |
| 1 | Les Mariannes | 5 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Long Mountain | 9 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Notre Dame (End of Village) | 12 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Bois Pignolet | 15 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Junction Long Mountain | 19 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Terre Rouge (Boutique Tamarin) | 24 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Pere Laval Entrance | 30 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Hospice Pere Laval / Plaine Verte | 37 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Port Louis (Transportation Centre) | 50 | Rs 41 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 89A, so you can change without walking.
19 23 27 71 89 106 109 110 111 112 117 126 127 176
- Bus 19: Port louis (transportation centre) – creve cœur (roodurman’s house) (24 shared stops)
- Bus 23: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 27: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere du Rempart (Traffic Centre) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 71: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Riviere Du Rempart (Terminus) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 89: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Camp La Boue (24 shared stops)
- Bus 106: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 109: Port Louis (Transportion Centre) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (14 shared stops)
- Bus 110: Port Louis (Transportation Centre) – Congomah (Terminus) (14 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 89A
Where does bus 89A go?
From Port Louis (Transportation Centre) to Eau Bouille via Pere Laval Entrance, Terre Rouge, Junction Long Mountain, Bois Pignolet, Notre Dame, Long Mountain. It has 10 fare stages and 23 stops in total in the Eau Bouillie direction.
What time is the first and last bus 89A?
Weekdays: first bus from Port Louis at 06:45, last at 16:35. From Eau Bouille: 05:55 to 17:30. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 89A run?
On weekdays it runs every 15 min at peak and every 60 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 89A cost?
Rs 41 for the whole route (Port Louis – Eau Bouille); intermediate fares are Rs 17–41 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 89A take?
About 50 min end to end according to the published timetable (17.6 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 89A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 89A (MBT), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.