Bus route 253 — Funchal - Calheta area
At a glance
- Fare (full route)
- €2,00 / €2,65GIRO / on board
Bus schedule
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 glass skywalk. Ride it for the cliff-top view without joining a tour.
Shorter trips within one municipality cost less. Official 2026 tariff (Portaria n.º 128/2026).
Before you rely on a timetable
Madeira’s bus times and stop information can be difficult to interpret and may change. Keeping this guide current is ongoing work, and errors are possible. Always check the latest SIGA timetable and confirm the departure and boarding place with local staff or the driver before relying on a journey — especially for the last bus or a tight connection.
Save this timetable offline in the app
Route 253 offline, when the signal drops
The free Madeira Bus app keeps the published timetable and stops of route 253 on your phone, so you can check the way back without a connection. The offline route map is a paid premium upgrade.
Stop-by-stop data is being updated
This imported stop timeline is hidden until it can be matched to an official source. Check the current timetable directly with SIGA.
Places you can reach from this route
Each guide is labelled as a direct stop, a selected-trip stop, nearby only or an onward connection.
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). SIGA says tickets bought from the driver are cash only; these tickets cannot be bought with a bank card. 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.