Funchal - Calheta area
Bus route 253 · Operator: Rodoeste
Rodoeste’s route 253 heads west out of Funchal towards the Calheta area and serves Cabo Girão, one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs at 580 m, with its free glass skywalk. Ride it for the cliff-top view without joining a tour.
At a glance
- Fare (full route)
- €2,00 GIRO€2,65 on board
- Operator
- Rodoeste
Shorter trips within one municipality cost less. Official 2026 tariff (Portaria n.º 128/2026).
Bus Schedule
Tourist Highlights
Stop-by-stop data is being updated
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Places this route takes you
Destination guides for stops along this line.
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.
- Book
Combines several west-coast stops on this line — plus Fanal, which no bus reaches — into one day with hotel pickup.
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Quick answers
How much does bus 253 cost?
The full route costs €2,00 with a pre-purchased GIRO ticket, or €2,65 paid on board (official 2026 tariff). Shorter trips within one municipality cost less. GIRO card & fares guide
Where can I check the official bus 253 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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