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️ Airport → Funchal: Aerobus
Adult
€6.70
Child
€3.30
Journey
~50 min
26 stops · Free Wi-Fi · Cash only · No service 25 Dec
Prefer a private transfer?
Door-to-door, fixed price, no luggage on the bus. One private car up to 4 people — from €22.
The operators
It's now one network — SIGA — run by these companies, each covering a different zone. One GIRO card works across all of them.
Urban + Interurban
Horários do Funchal
All Funchal urban routes + interurban to Camacha, Curral das Freiras, Santana, Faial, Ribeiro Frio, São Jorge.
horariosdofunchal.pt · 291 705 555
West & North Coast
Rodoeste
Câmara de Lobos, Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Jardim do Mar, Paúl do Mar, São Vicente, Seixal, Porto Moniz.
rodoeste.pt · 291 220 148
Funchal stop
East & Airport
SAM
Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico, Caniçal, Porto da Cruz. Also operates the Aerobus.
sam.pt · 291 201 151
Caniço Local
EACL
Caniço, Caniço de Baixo, Garajau — local routes.
eacl.pt
New route numbers (2026)
SIGA is renumbering every bus to three digits (in force since 9 March 2026). The old numbers still show on the buses and stops, so both work during the changeover. Here's how the main tourist routes convert — straight from the official conversion list.
Show old → new numbers
| Old | New | Route |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | 181 | Curral das Freiras |
| 56 | 801 | Funchal ↔ Santana |
| 103 | 850 | Funchal ↔ Arco de São Jorge |
| 133 | 802 | Santana ↔ Porto da Cruz |
| 138 | 875 | Funchal ↔ São Jorge |
| 77 | 651 | Funchal ↔ Santo da Serra (via Palheiro) |
| 129 | 625 | Funchal ↔ Camacha |
| 110 | 503 | Funchal ↔ Caniço (Boqueirão) |
| 111 | 601 | Funchal ↔ Achadinha (Caniço) |
| 114 | 603 | Funchal ↔ Nogueira (Caniço) |
| 113 | 702 | Funchal ↔ Caniçal / Ponta de São Lourenço |
| 23 | 701 | Funchal ↔ Machico |
| 53 | 826 | Funchal ↔ Porto da Cruz / Faial (via Portela) |
| 78 | 825 | Funchal ↔ Porto da Cruz / Faial (via Santo da Serra) |
| 20 | 020 | Monte (via Corujeira) |
| 21 | 021 | Monte (via Largo da Fonte) |
| 29 | 029 | Jardim Botânico / Curral dos Romeiros |
| 31 | 031 | Jardim Botânico |
| 31A | 131 | Teleférico Jardim Botânico |
| 36 | 036 | Palheiro Ferreiro |
| Aerobus | 500 | Airport ↔ Funchal |
| 80 | 380 | Funchal ↔ Porto Moniz (via Calheta) |
| 139 | 340 | Funchal ↔ Porto Moniz (via São Vicente) |
| 142 | 390 | Funchal ↔ Ponta do Pargo |
| 6 | 300 | Funchal ↔ São Vicente |
| 7 | 200 | Funchal ↔ Ribeira Brava |
| 3 | 202 | Funchal ↔ Câmara de Lobos |
| 100 | 220 | Ribeira Brava ↔ Serra de Água |
Many old routes split into several new numbers by variant — this lists the main Funchal-bound number for each. Full list: official SIGA conversion (in force 09/03/2026).
Direct Bus to Pico do Areeiro
HF runs a direct bus from Funchal to the summit (1,818 m) — no car needed.
| Service | Departure | Return | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct bus | 06h00 and 13h30 from Praça da Autonomia |
12h15 and 19h00 | €3.00 |
| Shuttle CAM Florestal ↔ Summit |
06h40–12h15 and 14h10–19h00 (continuous) | €1.20 | |
Stops: Praça da Autonomia → Jardim Santa Luzia → Monte → Entrada Corujeira de Dentro → Terreiro da Luta → Portão Norte Herdade / Chão da Lagoa → Poiso → CAM Florestal → Parque Pico do Areeiro → Pico do Areeiro.
Funchal stop on Maps
For sunrise: The 06h00 departure gets you to the summit before 07h00. Return at 12h15 allows the PR1 trail to Pico Ruivo. Confirm at horariosdofunchal.pt.
Electric Minibus in Funchal
Two electric minibus lines for the Old Town, hotel strip and Lido.
Route 05 — Linha Cidade
Tribunal → Pontinha / Cruzes. Weekdays only.
Route 05A — Eco Cidade
Zona Velha → Lido, via Estrada Monumental. Daily.
No fixed stops. Raise your hand anywhere along the route. All HF tickets and GIRO valid.
Tickets & Passes
GIRO ticketing system · Prices from Portaria nº 428/2025
| Ticket | Zone | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|
| On-board | Municipal or Intermunicipal | Driver |
| Aerobus on-board | Airport only | Driver |
| Pre-purchased tickets | Municipal or Intermunicipal | GIRO sales points, online |
| Daily ticket | Unlimited trips for 1 day | GIRO sales points |
| Regional Turístico | All operators incl. Aerobus | GIRO sales points |
GIRO card: Costs €0.50, reusable — load it with any ticket type at sales points. Prices at ogiro.pt or call 291 145 180 (weekdays 9:00–12:30 / 14:00–17:30).
Practical Tips
Plan it live
Google Maps now lists the next departures at each bus stop — search the stop name and tap it. Also on Moovit, Rome2rio & Here.
Bring exact change
Interurban tickets from driver. Coins appreciated.
Check timetables
Porto Moniz/Curral: only a few trips per day.
Departures from Funchal
All interurban buses leave from the Rua do "Saca" area.
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GiroBus app
Free offline app for HF routes and timetables.
Accessible buses
HF has 8 accessible vehicles (3–4 wheelchair capacity).
Route Reference
Key interurban routes departing from Funchal.
| Route | Destination | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Santana (via Poiso & Ribeiro Frio) | HF |
| 77 | Santo da Serra (via Camacha) | HF |
| 81 | Curral das Freiras | HF |
| 103 | Arco de São Jorge (via Santana) | HF |
| 110 | Camacha / Caniço | HF |
| 129 | Camacha (direct) | HF |
| 138 | São Jorge / Arco de São Jorge | HF |
| HF interurban: Rua do "Saca", Funchal · horariosdofunchal.pt · 291 705 555 | ||
| 6 | Arco São Jorge (via Encumeada, São Vicente, P. Delgada) | Rodoeste |
| 7 | Ribeira Brava (direct, most frequent) | Rodoeste |
| 80 | Porto Moniz (via Calheta) | Rodoeste |
| 115 | Calheta / Jardim do Mar / Paúl do Mar | Rodoeste |
| 139 | Porto Moniz (via north coast & Seixal) | Rodoeste |
| 142 | Calheta / Ponta do Pargo | Rodoeste |
| 150 | São Vicente – Porto Moniz (via Seixal, local) | Rodoeste |
| Rodoeste: Rua do Esmeraldo 50-52 · rodoeste.pt · Maps | ||
| 20/23 | Santa Cruz / Machico | SAM |
| 53/78 | Machico / Porto da Cruz / Portela | SAM |
| 113 | Caniçal / Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) | SAM |
| Aerobus | Airport ↔ Funchal · €6.70 adult | SAM |
| SAM: Av. do Mar, Funchal · sam.pt · 291 201 151 | ||
| EACL | Caniço, Caniço de Baixo, Garajau | EACL |
Showing all 140 routes
01
Ponta da Laranjeira
Linha Verde
02
Ponta da Cruz
Linha Verde
04
Amparo
Linha Verde
05
Linha Cidade
Av. Sá Carneiro · no fixed stops
05A
Linha Eco Cidade
Old Town ↔ Lido · no fixed stops
05B
Linha Cidade (Cruzes)
3
Lombada – Pizo
via São Martinho
7
Travessa do Pomar
8
Sta Quitéria
via Barreiros
8A
Sta Quitéria
via MadeiraShopping
9
Courelas
10
Chamorra
10A
Chamorra (Barreira)
11
Trapiche
12
Jamboto
via Hospital
13
Jamboto
via Viveiros
14
Álamos
15
Álamos
via Achada
15B
Galeão (Escola)
16
Pinheiro das Voltas
via CAM do Pilar
17
Lombo Segundo
19
Levada da Corujeira
20
Monte
via Corujeira de Dentro
21
Monte
via Largo da Fonte
22
Babosas
24
Papagaio Verde
26
Levada de Sta Luzia
via Pena
27
Caminho de Ferro
28
D. João
29
Curral dos Romeiros
via Jardim Botânico
31
Jardim Botânico
31A
Teleférico Jardim Botânico
32
Rochinha
33
Balancal
via Bairro Sta Maria
34
Canto do Muro
36
Palheiro Ferreiro
via Ribeiro da Quinta
37
Pinheirinho
via Palheiro Ferreiro
38
Cancela
39
Montanha
40
Quinta da Rocha
42
Alegria
43
Praia Formosa / Casa Branca
via Sto António
44
Nazaré
via Virtudes
45
Nazaré
via Barreiros
46
Ribeira Grande
47
São João Latrão
48
Nazaré / Monte
circular
49
Fundoa
via Universidade
50
Viana / Lombo da Quinta
via Madeira Shopping
70
Santa Luzia
82
São Tiago / D. João
83
Forum Madeira / São Martinho
90
CAM Trapiche / C. Velho / Lmb Aguiares
92
Três Paus
93
Lombo Jamboeiro / São Roque
94
Choupana / Caminho do Terço
60
Praça Autonomia / Fundoa
Madrugada (night)
61
Lombada / Praça Autonomia
Madrugada (night)
62
Cancela / Praça Autonomia
Madrugada (night)
56
Santana
via Poiso & Ribeiro Frio · HF Interurban
77
Santo da Serra
via Camacha · HF Interurban
81
Curral das Freiras
via Eira do Serrado · HF Interurban
85
Boqueirão
via Palheiro Ferreiro · HF Interurban
103
Arco de São Jorge
via Santana · HF Interurban
110
Boqueirão
via Caniço · HF Interurban
111B
Achadinha
via Ribeirinha · HF Interurban
112
Rochão de Cima
HF Interurban
113
Camacha / Santa Cruz
via Gaula · HF Interurban
114
Nogueira
HF Interurban
129
Camacha
direct · HF Interurban
133
Porto da Cruz
from Santana · HF Interurban
138
São Jorge
HF Interurban
Shuttle
Pico do Areeiro Shuttle
€1.20 · CAM Florestal ↔ Summit
20
Santo da Serra
frequent · SAM
23
Machico
frequent · SAM
25
Santo da Serra
SAM
53
Porto da Cruz – Faial
SAM
60
Boqueirão
SAM
78
Porto da Cruz – Faial
SAM
113
Caniçal – Baía D'Abra
PR8 trailhead · SAM
128
Moinho Valente – Moinhos
SAM
130
Água Pena
SAM
155
Ponta da Oliveira
SAM
156
Maroços
SAM
157
Reis Magos
SAM
201
Ribeira Seca
SAM
202
Maroços
SAM
208
Porto da Cruz – Faial
express · SAM
113RS
Ribeira Seca
SAM
206
Porto da Cruz – Achada
local · SAM
207
Porto da Cruz – Referta
local · SAM
2
Assomada (Portinho)
Machico area · SAM
87
Eiras
Machico area · SAM
88
Vargem
Machico area · SAM
109
Moinhos (Fontes)
Machico area · SAM
109A
Moinhos (Vargem)
Machico area · SAM
136
Vargem (Mãe de Deus)
Machico area · SAM
111
Salão – Achada
Santa Cruz local · SAM
203
Boqueirão
Santa Cruz local · SAM
204
Salão – Achada
Santa Cruz local · SAM
205
Moinhos – Remédios
Santa Cruz local · SAM
209
Morena
Santa Cruz local · SAM
991
Centro – Camacha
Porto Santo
992
Centro – Serra de Fora
Porto Santo
993
Centro – Campo de Cima / Lapeira
Porto Santo
994
Centro – Calheta
Porto Santo
995
Centro – Porto de Abrigo
Porto Santo
Tourist Information Offices
| Location | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Av. Arriaga 16, Funchal | Mon–Fri 9am–8pm · Sat/Sun/Holidays 9am–3:30pm | 291 145 305 |
| Airport (Arrivals) | Daily 9am–8pm | 291 524 933 |
| Estrada Monumental 175, Funchal | Daily 9:30am–4pm | 291 620 028 |
| Ribeira Brava (Forte de São Bento) | Mon–Fri 10am–4pm · Sat/Holidays 10am–12:30pm · Closed Sun | 291 951 675 |
| Porto Moniz (R. dos Emigrantes 2) | Mon–Fri 10am–4pm · Sat/Holidays 10am–12:30pm · Closed Sun | 291 853 075 |
| Santana (Sítio do Serrado) | Mon 2pm–4:30pm · Tue–Fri 9:30am–4pm · Sat/Holidays 9am–1pm · Closed Sun | 291 575 162 |
| Ponta do Sol (R. do Príncipe D. Luís 3) | Mon–Fri 9am–1pm & 2pm–5pm · Closed weekends | 291 974 034 |
Closed: 1 Jan, Easter Sunday, 25–26 Dec (all offices). Hours may vary — confirm before visiting. Source: Madeira Tourism Board.
Route numbers checked against the official Horários do Funchal — “Around Madeira by Bus” guide. Correct at time of writing — June 2026.
Timetables change: always verify at horariosdofunchal.pt, rodoeste.pt, sam.pt or eacl.pt before travelling.
️ Madeira Airport Transfer
Aerobus
Airport ↔ Funchal
The cheapest way from Madeira Airport to the hotel zone.
Adult
€6.70
per trip
Child
€3.30
per trip
Journey
~50 min
airport to Praia Formosa
Prices valid from 01/09/2025 · Operated by SAM · Cash only · Free Wi-Fi
Timetable
Airport → Praia Formosa: approx. 50 minutes
️ Airport → FunchalDepartures from Stop 01 — Airport
Weekdays
Saturdays
Sun & Hols
08:30
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First bus 08:30 · Last bus 22:00
️ Funchal → AirportDepartures from Stop 26 — Praia Formosa
Weekdays
Saturdays
Sun & Hols
07:00
07:00
07:00
08:00
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08:30
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First bus 07:00 · Last bus 21:00 (weekdays)
️ No service on 25 December. Always verify at sam.pt · 291 201 151
Route & All Stops
Airport (Stop 01) → Praia Formosa (Stop 26) · ~50 min end-to-end
⏱ ~50 min Airport → Praia Formosa02
Boa Nova
+15 min
03
Campo da Barca
+20 min
04
Mercado
+22 min
05
Desativada
—
06
Avenida do Mar
+24 min
07
Plaza Madeira
+26 min
08
São João
+28 min
09
Terminal SAM — buy return ticket here
+30 min
10
Av. do Infante
+32 min
11
Av. do Infante
+33 min
12
Estrada Monumental
+35 min
13
Estrada Monumental
+36 min
14
Estrada Monumental
+37 min
15
Lido
+38 min
16
R. Passos Gouveia
+39 min
17
R. Passos Gouveia
+40 min
18
Estrada Monumental
+41 min
19
Fórum Madeira
+42 min
20
R. Ponta da Cruz
+43 min
21
Centromar
+44 min
22
R. do Cabrestante
+45 min
23
Estrada Monumental
+46 min
24
Estrada Monumental
+47 min
25
Estrada Monumental
+48 min
Tip: Hotel zone = stops 12–20. Buy return at Stop 09 (Terminal SAM / Edifício 2000).
Hotels A–Z by Stop
Find your hotel to know which stop to use.
04
Hotel Albergaria Dias
Stop 04 — Mercado
15
Hotel Allegro
Stop 15 — Lido
17
Hotel Alto Lido
Stop 17 — R. Passos Gouveia
06
Residencial Americana
Stop 06 — Av. do Mar
07
Atlântida Apartamentos
Stop 07 — Plaza Madeira
11
Hotel Barceló
Stop 11 — Av. do Infante
13
Belmond Reid's Palace
Stop 13 — Estrada Monumental
15
Hotel Buganvília
Stop 15 — Lido
06
Hotel Castanheiro
Stop 06 — Av. do Mar
06
Hotel Catedral
Stop 06 — Av. do Mar
13
Hotel Cliff Bay
Stop 13 — Estrada Monumental
07
Hotel Colombo
Stop 07 — Plaza Madeira
19
Hotel Duas Torres
Stop 19 — Fórum Madeira
14
Hotel Eden Mar
Stop 14 — Estrada Monumental
17
Hotel Enotel Lido
Stop 17 — R. Passos Gouveia
12
Hotel Enotel Quinta do Sol
Stop 12 — Estrada Monumental
15
Hotel Florassol
Stop 15 — Lido
08
Four Views Baía
Stop 08 — São João
15
Four Views Monumental
Stop 15 — Lido
09
Funchal Design Hotel
Stop 09 — Terminal SAM
14
Hotel Girassol
Stop 14 — Estrada Monumental
22
Hotel Golden Residence
Stop 22 — R. do Cabrestante
10
Hotel Imperatriz
Stop 10 — Av. do Infante
19
Hotel Jardins D'Ajuda
Stop 19 — Fórum Madeira
14
Hotel Lusitânia
Stop 14 — Estrada Monumental
16
Hotel Meliá
Stop 16 — R. Passos Gouveia
08
Hotel Monte Carlo
Stop 08 — São João
11
Hotel Next
Stop 11 — Av. do Infante
24
Pestana Bay Hotel
Stop 24 — Estrada Monumental
11
Pestana Carlton
Stop 11 — Av. do Infante
10
Pestana Casino Park
Stop 10 — Av. do Infante
06
Pestana CR7
Stop 06 — Av. do Mar
20
Pestana Grand
Stop 20 — R. Ponta da Cruz
12
Pestana Miramar
Stop 12 — Estrada Monumental
26
Pestana Ocean Bay
Stop 26 — Praia Formosa
15
Pestana Palms
Stop 15 — Lido
17
Pestana Promenade
Stop 17 — R. Passos Gouveia
13
Pestana Village
Stop 13 — Estrada Monumental
06
Pestana Porto Mare
Stop 06 — Av. do Mar
14
Quinta Casa Branca
Stop 14 — Estrada Monumental
10
Quinta Penha de Franca
Stop 10 — Av. do Infante
12
Quinta Perestrelo
Stop 12 — Estrada Monumental
19
Hotel Regency Cliff
Stop 19 — Fórum Madeira
22
Hotel Regency Palace
Stop 22 — R. do Cabrestante
11
Hotel Royal Savoy
Stop 11 — Av. do Infante
14
Hotel Savoy Gardens
Stop 14 — Estrada Monumental
11
Hotel Savoy Palace
Stop 11 — Av. do Infante
14
Hotel Terrace Mar
Stop 14 — Estrada Monumental
07
Hotel The Vine
Stop 07 — Plaza Madeira
14
Hotel Vidamar
Stop 14 — Estrada Monumental
15
Hotel Vila Boleira
Stop 15 — Lido
04
Hotel Windsor
Stop 04 — Mercado
Prices & Practical Info
Valid from 01 September 2025 · Portaria nº 428/2025
Adult
€6.70
Per trip, one way
Child
€3.30
Per trip, one way
Cash only on board. Buy return at Stop 09 (Terminal SAM / Edifício 2000) on arrival.
Free Wi-Fi on all Aerobus vehicles.
️ No service on 25 December. Always verify at sam.pt.