Bus route 701 — Machico
At a glance
- Fare (full route)
- €2,00 / €2,65GIRO / on board
Bus schedule
Route 701 is the straightforward Funchal–Machico connection. Machico — Madeira’s historic first settlement, with a golden-sand beach — makes an easy half-day by bus.
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.
For arrival from the airport, the guide covers route 702. Airport calls depend on the trip; route 701 is not the airport connection described here. Airport boarding and the journey to Machico.
Save this timetable offline in the app
Route 701 offline, when the signal drops
The free Madeira Bus app keeps the published timetable and stops of route 701 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.
Connects with these routes
Other lines calling at stops this route also serves — useful for changing buses.
Quick answers
How much does bus 701 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 701 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.