Bus MauritiusBus 93A: port louis – l’esperance
Bus 93A is a bus route in Mauritius linking port louis (victoria square) with l’esperance, about 31.0 km and 1 h 10 end to end. It runs through Camp Chapelon, Pailles, Soreze, Colville Deverell Bridge, Martindale, Reduit, Gentilly, Saint Pierre, Verdun and Alma. It is operated by Individual Operator and runs every 30 min at peak and every 120 min off-peak. On weekdays the first bus leaves port louis at 07:55 and the last at 17:10; from l’esperance the first is at 06:30 and the last at 17:20. The full trip costs Rs 44 (17 fare stages); shorter rides start at Rs 17, paid in cash to the conductor.
17 fare stages 1 h 10 end to end first bus 07:55 last bus 17:10 Rs 44 full route
Bus 93A on the map Plan a tripTimetable of bus 93A
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 L’Esperance (31.0 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 07:55 | 17:10 | 06:30–07:30: every 30 min; 09:00–13:00: every 120 min; 14:00–17:00: every 75 min |
| Saturday | 07:55 | 17:10 | 06:30–07:30: every 30 min; 09:00–13:00: every 120 min; 14:00–17:00: every 75 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 07:55 | 17:10 | 06:30–07:30: every 30 min; 09:00–13:00: every 120 min; 14:00–17:00: every 75 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Towards Port Louis (31.3 km, 1 h 10)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 06:30 | 17:20 | 06:30–07:30: every 30 min; 09:00–13:00: every 120 min; 14:00–17:00: every 75 min |
| Saturday | 06:30 | 17:20 | 06:30–07:30: every 30 min; 09:00–13:00: every 120 min; 14:00–17:00: every 75 min (weekday intervals; saturday not published) |
| Sunday & holidays | 06:30 | 17:20 | 06:30–07:30: every 30 min; 09:00–13:00: every 120 min; 14:00–17:00: every 75 min (weekday intervals; sunday & holidays not published) |
Stops and fares on bus 93A
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 18 ordinary bus stops (all of them are on the map). Fares are per bus, in cash, Rs 17 minimum.
Towards L’Esperance
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from Port Louis (Victoria Square) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 0 | – |
| 1 | Brabant (SPAR) | 2 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Camp Chapelon | 12 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Pailles (Grewals) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Soreze | 18 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Colville Deverell Bridge | 20 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Martindale | 22 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 25 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Martindale | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Gentilly | 37 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 40 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Verdun (Beginning of Village) | 42 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Verdun (Bar Le Duc Bridge) | 44 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Alma (Beginning of Village) | 45 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 58 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Bonne Veine | 64 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | L’Esperance | 70 | Rs 44 |
Towards Port Louis
| # | Fare stage | min | Fare from L’Esperance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | L’Esperance | 0 | – |
| 1 | Bonne Veine | 6 | Rs 17 |
| 2 | Quartier Militaire (Ex-Railway Station) | 12 | Rs 24 |
| 3 | Alma (Beginning of Village) | 17 | Rs 30 |
| 4 | Verdun (Bar Le Duc Bridge) | 26 | Rs 30 |
| 5 | Verdun (Beginning of Village) | 28 | Rs 35 |
| 6 | Saint Pierre (Traffic Centre) | 30 | Rs 35 |
| 7 | Gentilly | 33 | Rs 39 |
| 8 | Martindale | 35 | Rs 39 |
| 9 | Reduit (University of Mauritius) | 45 | Rs 41 |
| 10 | Martindale | 48 | Rs 41 |
| 11 | Colville Deverell Bridge | 50 | Rs 41 |
| 12 | Soreze | 52 | Rs 41 |
| 13 | Pailles (Grewals) | 53 | Rs 44 |
| 14 | Camp Chapelon | 58 | Rs 44 |
| 15 | Brabant (SPAR) | 60 | Rs 44 |
| 16 | Port Louis (Victoria Square) | 70 | Rs 44 |
Stations on this route
Connecting routes
Routes that share stops with bus 93A, so you can change without walking.
12 12A 15/15B 15A 15C 15D 16 16A 16D 93 103 103A 113/113A 135
- Bus 12: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Pellegrin (Riviere Profonde) (35 shared stops)
- Bus 12A: Port Louis (Victoria Square) – Pellegrin (Riviere Profonde) via petit paquet (35 shared stops)
- Bus 15/15B: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Belle Mare (23 shared stops)
- Bus 15A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Camp Thorel (23 shared stops)
- Bus 15C: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Petite Cabane (23 shared stops)
- Bus 15D: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – L’Esperance (24 shared stops)
- Bus 16: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (23 shared stops)
- Bus 16A: Rose Hill (Place Cardinal Margeot) – Central Flacq (Bus Station) (23 shared stops)
Frequently asked questions about bus 93A
Where does bus 93A go?
From port louis (victoria square) to l’esperance via Camp Chapelon, Pailles, Soreze, Colville Deverell Bridge, Martindale, Reduit. It has 17 fare stages and 35 stops in total in the L’Esperance direction.
What time is the first and last bus 93A?
Weekdays: first bus from port louis at 07:55, last at 17:10. From l’esperance: 06:30 to 17:20. Saturdays and Sundays differ slightly; see the timetable table above.
How often does bus 93A run?
On weekdays it runs every 30 min at peak and every 120 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 93A cost?
Rs 44 for the whole route (port louis – l’esperance); intermediate fares are Rs 17–44 depending on the fare stages travelled. Cash only, paid to the conductor.
How long does bus 93A take?
About 1 h 10 end to end according to the published timetable (31.0 km). Allow extra time in the peak hours around Port Louis and Curepipe.
Related: all bus routes · bus fares · bus stations · bus 93A on the map. Source: NLTA timetable for Route 93A (Individual Operator), stop positions from OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Tell us.