021

Monte (via Largo da Fonte)

Bus route 021 · Operator: Horários do Funchal

Route 021 is the direct Monte service via Largo da Fonte, putting you steps from Monte’s church, the Monte Palace tropical garden and the toboggan start. Many visitors ride up by bus and take the toboggan or cable car back down.

At a glance

Fare (full route)
€1,45 GIRO€2,05 on board
Stops
34 + 29 by direction
Operator
Horários do Funchal

Official 2026 tariff (Portaria n.º 128/2026).

Bus Schedule

Schedule Tip: The Madeira Bus app has an interactive route map — get it for iOS or Android.

Tourist Highlights

📍
Largo da Fonte The central square of Monte near the toboggan starting point.
📍
Wicker Toboggans The famous traditional basket sled ride back down to Funchal.

Stops listed by direction, as published by SIGA. Bus stops are paired with opposite-side stops on the return direction.

Direction 1 → Alfândega (34)

Largo Fonte, T-21 e 48
Start
Tílias, Para Corujeira
Stop #2
CAM Corujeira Dentro, BC
Stop #3
CAM Corujeira, D1
Stop #4
CAM Corujeira D1A
Stop #5
CAM Corujeira, D2A
Stop #6
CAM Corujeira, D3A
Stop #7
Coruj Dentro, Reforço, D
Stop #8
Chão Marcos, Corj Fora, D
Stop #9
Corujeira Fora, D
Stop #10
Antes Tanque, CAM Corujeira
Stop #11
Monte, Tanque, D
Stop #12
Hospital Marmeleiros, D
Stop #13
Monte, Centro Saúde, D
Stop #14
Entrada Sanatório, D
Stop #15
Monte, Miradouro, D
Stop #16
Monte, Depois Miradouro, D
Stop #17
Monte, Rua 1 de Maio, D
Stop #18
Monte, Pedreira, D
Stop #19
CZ Livramento, D
Stop #20
Monte, Pinheirinho, D
Stop #21
Antes CZ CAM dos Saltos
Stop #22
Monte, Penha França, D
Stop #23
Antes Igreja I C M
Stop #24
Igreja I C M, D
Stop #25
Depois CZ LEV STA Luzia, D
Stop #26
ESCL B Perestrelo, D
Stop #27
Rua Til, D
Stop #28
R Til, APS Vermelhos, D
Stop #29
R Til Ant CZ R 31 Jan, D
Stop #30
Cambridge School
Stop #31
Tribunal, D
Stop #32
Esfera
Stop #33
Alfândega
Destination

Direction 2 → R 31 Janeiro, S (29)

Largo Fonte, T-21 e 48
Start
Antes Largo da Fonte
Stop #2
ESTR Marmeleiros, S
Stop #3
ESTR Marmeleiros 223, S
Stop #4
Monte, Tanque, S
Stop #5
Hospital Marmeleiros, S
Stop #6
Monte, Centro Saúde, S
Stop #7
Entrada Sanatório, S
Stop #8
Monte, Miradouro, S
Stop #9
Monte, Antes Miradouro, S
Stop #10
Depois Pedreira, S
Stop #11
Monte, Pedreira, S
Stop #12
CZ Livramento, S
Stop #13
Monte, Pinheirinho, S
Stop #14
CZ CAM dos Saltos
Stop #15
Monte, Penha França, S
Stop #16
Depois Igreja I C M
Stop #17
Igreja I C M, S
Stop #18
Antes CZ LEV STA Luzia, S
Stop #19
ESCL B Perestrelo, S
Stop #20
ESCL Bartolomeu, S
Stop #21
Final Recta Til, S
Stop #22
Centro, APS Vermelhos, S
Stop #23
R Til, ENT R Carne Azeda
Stop #24
Jardins de STA Luzia
Stop #25
Artistas
Stop #26
Centro C Bom Jesus
Stop #27
R 31 Janeiro Finanças
Stop #28
R 31 Janeiro, S
Destination

Places this route takes you

Destination guides for stops along this line.

Connects with these routes

Other lines calling at stops this route also serves — useful for changing buses.

Worth booking along this route

A few well-reviewed experiences near places this line serves — useful when an early start, a trailhead or the return leg is awkward by bus.

  • Monte toboggan packages on GetYourGuide

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Quick answers

Where does bus 021 go?

Route 021 runs between Largo Fonte and Alfândega. Along the way it serves Monte, Monte Palace, Terreiro da Luta.

How much does bus 021 cost?

The full route costs €1,45 with a pre-purchased GIRO ticket, or €2,05 paid on board (official 2026 tariff). GIRO card & fares guide

Where can I check the official bus 021 timetable?

SIGA, the regional transport authority, publishes the official timetable — use the timetable links on this page. The Madeira Bus app also stores full timetables offline.

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