Bus route 021 — Monte (via Largo da Fonte)
At a glance
- Fare (full route)
- €1,45 / €2,05GIRO / on board
- Stops
- 34 stops out · 29 back
Bus schedule
These times have been withdrawn pending a timetable review.
Route 021 is the direct Monte service via Largo da Fonte, putting you steps from Monte’s church, the Monte Palace tropical garden and the toboggan start. Many visitors ride up by bus and take the toboggan or cable car back down.
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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Route 021 offline, when the signal drops
The free Madeira Bus app keeps the published timetable and stops of route 021 on your phone, so you can check the way back without a connection. The offline route map is a paid premium upgrade.
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.
Connects with these routes
Other lines calling at stops this route also serves — useful for changing buses.
Quick answers
How much does bus 021 cost?
The full route costs €1,45 with a pre-purchased GIRO ticket, or €2,05 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. GIRO card & fares guide
Where can I check the official bus 021 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.