Route 003 climbs from central Funchal through the São Martinho parish towards Lombada and Pizo, passing close to Praia Formosa — the island’s largest public beach. A local commuter line that beach-goers can borrow.
At a glance
Fare (full route) €1,45 GIRO €2,05 on board
Stops 35 + 32 by direction
Operator Horários do Funchal 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 📍 São Martinho heights Upper-coast residential parish with panoramic ocean views over the Lido.
📍 Local commuter line Primarily a residents' service; useful if you're staying in São Martinho and want a direct city-centre link.
Stops listed by direction, as published by SIGA. Bus stops are paired with opposite-side stops on the return direction.
Direction 1 → Rua Conselheiro (35)
Ponte da Ribeira, Pizo
Stop #2
Frente Serragem, D
Stop #3
Junto Beco Calçada, D
Stop #4
Cimentos Madeira, D
Stop #5
CAM Lombada, Depois ROT
Stop #6
Caminho da Lombada, S
Stop #7
CAM da Lombada, D
Stop #8
Curva Ribeiro, Lombada
Stop #9
Escola de STA Rita
Stop #11
Depois CZ Quebradas
Stop #12
CAM S Martinho, PTE Cota 200
Stop #14
CAM São Martinho
Stop #16
Ponte do Baptista, D
Stop #17
Centro Cívico S Martinho
Stop #18
CAM S Martinho-Vargem, D
Stop #20
Tourigalo, S Martinho, D
Stop #21
Avista Navios, D
Stop #22
Azinhaga da Nazaré, D
Stop #23
Rua DR Pita, Coohfal
Stop #24
Rua das Virtudes, D1A
Stop #25
Rua das Virtudes, D2A
Stop #26
CAM Virtudes, L Barreiros
Stop #27
CAM Virtudes, APS Barreiros
Stop #28
Escola Horácio Bento, D
Stop #29
Hospital DR Nélio M, D
Stop #30
Hotel Casino Park, D
Stop #33
Parque STA Catarina
Stop #34
Rua Conselheiro
Destination
Direction 2 → Rua Conselheiro (32)
Junto Serragem, S
Stop #2
Depois Ribeira, Pizo
Stop #3
Cimentos Madeira, S
Stop #4
CAM Lombada, Antes ROT
Stop #5
Caminho da Lombada, D
Stop #6
Escola da Lombada
Stop #8
Entrada CAM Cova Til
Stop #9
Igreja de STA Rita
Stop #10
Antes Igreja STA Rita
Stop #11
Casas da CMF Quebradas
Stop #12
Depois Ponte Via Rapida
Stop #14
Depois Ponte Batista
Stop #16
Ponte do Baptista, S
Stop #17
CAM S Martinho, 14H, S
Stop #19
Tourigalo, S Martinho, S
Stop #20
Avista Navios, S
Stop #21
Azinhaga da Nazaré, S
Stop #22
Rua DR Pita, Escola
Stop #23
Rua das Virtudes, S
Stop #24
ENT Rua Virtudes
Stop #25
Escola Horácio Bento, S
Stop #27
Hospital DR Nélio M, S1A
Stop #28
Centro, Freitas e Neto
Stop #29
Hotel Casino Park, S
Stop #31
Rua Conselheiro
Destination
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.
Quick answers Where does bus 003 go? Route 003 runs between Pizo and Rua Conselheiro. Along the way it serves Praia Formosa.
How much does bus 003 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 003 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.
Plan the rest of your trip Get exact departure times The Madeira Bus app pairs bus schedules with an interactive route map — available for iOS and Android.