Bus route 850 — Funchal/Arco São Jorge
Operator: CAM — Companhia de Autocarros da Madeira
Route 850 runs from Funchal to Arco de São Jorge through the mountain corridor and passes through Santana; selected trips also serve Ribeiro Frio. Check the specific departure because not every trip calls at every timing point.
At a glance
- Fare (full route)
- €2,00 GIRO€2,65 on board
- Operator
- CAM — Companhia de Autocarros da Madeira
Shorter trips within one municipality cost less. 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
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 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
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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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