850

Funchal/Arco São Jorge

Bus route 850 · Operator: CAM

Route 850 is the scenic north-coast run from Funchal to Arco de São Jorge, passing Ribeiro Frio, Santana and Porto da Cruz. Slower than the 801 express — ride it for the views and the villages.

At a glance

Fare (full route)
€2,00 GIRO€2,65 on board
Operator
CAM

Shorter trips within one municipality cost less. Official 2026 tariff (Portaria n.º 128/2026).

Bus Schedule

Schedule Tip: The Madeira Bus app has an interactive route map — get it for iOS or Android.

Tourist Highlights

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Ribeiro Frio Natural park famous for its trout farm and the 'Balcões' viewpoint walk.
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Poiso Pass High-altitude mountain pass, often sitting high above the clouds.

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 this route takes you

Destination guides for stops along this line.

Connects with these routes

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

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.

  • Pico Ruivo guided sunrise hike with hotel pickup 4.9 · 322 reviews

    No bus climbs the final 10 km from Santana to the Achada do Teixeira trailhead, and none runs early enough for sunrise — this guided hike covers the pre-dawn drive.

    Book
  • Levada do Caldeirão Verde hiking transfer (PR9, Queimadas) 4.8 · 1,100+ reviews

    The bus stops in Santana town — Queimadas is another 4–5 km uphill. This transfer takes you to the PR9 trailhead and back.

    Book

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Quick answers

How much does bus 850 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 850 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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