Bus route 801 — Funchal/Santana
Route 801 is the express connection between Funchal and Santana, home of the island’s iconic triangular thatched houses. Pair it with the Queimadas forest park — reached from Santana — for a north-coast day trip.
TimetableAt 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.
Quick answers
How much does bus 801 cost?
The full route costs €2,00 with a pre-purchased GIRO ticket, or €2,65 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. Shorter trips within one municipality cost less. GIRO card & fares guide
Where can I check the official bus 801 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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