Bus route 021 — Monte (via Largo da Fonte)
Operator: Horários do Funchal
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.
At a glance
- Fare (full route)
- €1,45 GIRO€2,05 on board
- Stops
- 34 + 29 by direction
- Operator
- Horários do Funchal
Official 2026 tariff (Portaria n.º 128/2026).
Bus Schedule
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.
Tourist Highlights
Stops listed by direction, as published by SIGA. Bus stops are paired with opposite-side stops on the return direction.
Direction 1 → Alfândega (34)
Direction 2 → R 31 Janeiro, S (29)
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.
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.
- Book
The toboggan itself is cash-only on site; these bookable combos bundle the ride up to Monte with the toboggan run down.
Booking through these links supports madeirabus.com at no extra cost to you.
Quick answers
Where does bus 021 go?
Route 021 runs between Largo Fonte and Alfândega. Along the way it serves Monte, Monte Palace, Terreiro da Luta.
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). GIRO card & fares guide
Where can I check the official bus 021 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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