553

Bus route 553 — Moinhos (Fontes)

Formerly route 109 · Operator: CAM — Companhia de Autocarros da Madeira

At a glance

Fare (full route)
€2,00 / €2,65GIRO / on board
First–last
06:40–19:10 MOINHOS (FONTES) → FUNCHAL (FONTES) · Weekdays First trip b)Last trip a)

Bus schedule

Published departures

MOINHOS (FONTES) → FUNCHAL (FONTES)

Weekdays
MOINHOS (FONTES) → FUNCHAL (FONTES) — Weekdays
MOINHOS (FONTES) → FUNCHAL (FONTES) — WeekdaysTrip 1Trip 2Trip 3Trip 4Trip 5Trip 6Trip 7Trip 8
MOINHOS (FONTES) 06:40b07:40a09:30d12:15a13:15b14:20a17:50a19:10a
Original timetable notes
  • b — Via Figueirinhas
  • a — Via Garajau
  • d — Entre as Fontes e a Vargem

First bus: 06:40 b) — b) Via Figueirinhas · Last bus: 19:10 a) — a) Via Garajau — from MOINHOS (FONTES)

Last bus back: 20:20 a) — a) Via Garajau — from FUNCHAL (FONTES)

The return shown is for the same printed day type. Check its notes and boarding point before setting out.

Saturdays
MOINHOS (FONTES) → FUNCHAL (FONTES) — Saturdays
MOINHOS (FONTES) → FUNCHAL (FONTES) — SaturdaysTrip 1Trip 2Trip 3Trip 4
MOINHOS (FONTES) 06:50b07:50a13:15b14:20a
Original timetable notes
  • b — Via Figueirinhas
  • a — Via Garajau

First bus: 06:50 b) — b) Via Figueirinhas · Last bus: 14:20 a) — a) Via Garajau — from MOINHOS (FONTES)

Last bus back: 19:15 b) — b) Via Figueirinhas — from FUNCHAL (FONTES)

The return shown is for the same printed day type. Check its notes and boarding point before setting out.

Sundays & holidays
MOINHOS (FONTES) → FUNCHAL (FONTES) — Sundays & holidays
MOINHOS (FONTES) → FUNCHAL (FONTES) — Sundays & holidaysTrip 1Trip 2
MOINHOS (FONTES) 07:15b12:45a
Original timetable notes
  • b — Via Figueirinhas
  • a — Via Garajau

First bus: 07:15 b) — b) Via Figueirinhas · Last bus: 12:45 a) — a) Via Garajau — from MOINHOS (FONTES)

Last bus back: 18:30 a) — a) Via Garajau — from FUNCHAL (FONTES)

The return shown is for the same printed day type. Check its notes and boarding point before setting out.

FUNCHAL (FONTES) → MOINHOS (FONTES)

Weekdays
FUNCHAL (FONTES) → MOINHOS (FONTES) — Weekdays
FUNCHAL (FONTES) → MOINHOS (FONTES) — WeekdaysTrip 1Trip 2Trip 3Trip 4Trip 5Trip 6Trip 7Trip 8
FUNCHAL (FONTES) 09:15c11:15a12:15b13:15a16:40b18:20a19:15b20:20a
Original timetable notes
  • c — Entre a Vargem e as Fontes
  • a — Via Garajau
  • b — Via Figueirinhas

First bus without a trip restriction: 11:15 a) — a) Via Garajau · Last bus: 20:20 a) — a) Via Garajau — from FUNCHAL (FONTES)

Earlier restricted departure: 09:15 — c) — c) Entre a Vargem e as Fontes

Last bus back: 19:10 a) — a) Via Garajau — from MOINHOS (FONTES)

The return shown is for the same printed day type. Check its notes and boarding point before setting out.

Saturdays
FUNCHAL (FONTES) → MOINHOS (FONTES) — Saturdays
FUNCHAL (FONTES) → MOINHOS (FONTES) — SaturdaysTrip 1Trip 2Trip 3Trip 4
FUNCHAL (FONTES) 12:15b13:15a16:30b19:15b
Original timetable notes
  • b — Via Figueirinhas
  • a — Via Garajau

First bus: 12:15 b) — b) Via Figueirinhas · Last bus: 19:15 b) — b) Via Figueirinhas — from FUNCHAL (FONTES)

Last bus back: 14:20 a) — a) Via Garajau — from MOINHOS (FONTES)

The return shown is for the same printed day type. Check its notes and boarding point before setting out.

Sundays & holidays
FUNCHAL (FONTES) → MOINHOS (FONTES) — Sundays & holidays
FUNCHAL (FONTES) → MOINHOS (FONTES) — Sundays & holidaysTrip 1Trip 2Trip 3
FUNCHAL (FONTES) 09:00a12:00a18:30a
Original timetable notes
  • a — Via Garajau

First bus: 09:00 a) — a) Via Garajau · Last bus: 18:30 a) — a) Via Garajau — from FUNCHAL (FONTES)

Last bus back: 12:45 a) — a) Via Garajau — from MOINHOS (FONTES)

The return shown is for the same printed day type. Check its notes and boarding point before setting out.

Checked against SIGA: · Shown until:

Source and notes

Source: SIGA PDF · Snapshot read: · Downloaded:

Choose a direction and day. Times are Madeira local time. Day labels and footnotes retain the wording of the PDF; lettered trips may have different stops or restrictions. Small-hours departures follow the evening service.

2ª a 6ª feira · Sábados · Domingos & Feriados

a) Via Garajau b) Via Figueirinhas c) Entre a Vargem e as Fontes

d) Entre as Fontes e a Vargem

Não se efectuam viagens a 25 de Dezembro.

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.

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Connects with these routes

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

555 Ponta da Oliveira at Caniço Shopping 556 Reis Magos at Caniço Shopping 557 Vargem (Mãe de Deus) at Caniço Shopping

Quick answers

How much does bus 553 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 553 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.

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