Bus route 503 — Boqueirão (via Caniço)
At a glance
- Fare (full route)
- €2,00 / €2,65GIRO / on board
- Stops
- 80 stops out · 80 back
Bus schedule
These times have been withdrawn pending a timetable review.
Shorter trips within one municipality cost less. Official 2026 tariff (Portaria n.º 128/2026).
Before you rely on a timetable
These are published times from the dated snapshot above. Read the trip notes and confirm the boarding point with the driver, especially for the last bus or a tight connection.
Arriving by air? Continue via Funchal and change for Caniço; the final local leg depends on your accommodation. Airport to Caniço: connections and where to change.
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Route 503 offline, when the signal drops
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Connects with these routes
Other lines calling at stops this route also serves — useful for changing buses.
Quick answers
How much does bus 503 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 503 timetable?
The timetable section on this page shows dated departures by direction and day type. Read the notes for each trip; the SIGA PDF is cited with the source date.