555

Bus route 555 — Ponta da Oliveira

Formerly route 155 · Operator: CAM — Companhia de Autocarros da Madeira

Route 555 is a Caniço local service to Ponta da Oliveira, linking Cristo Rei, Caniço de Baixo and Garajau. Good for reaching Reis Magos beach and the Garajau Marine Nature Reserve without a car.

At a glance

Fare (full route)
€1,45 GIRO€2,05 on board
Operator
CAM — Companhia de Autocarros da Madeira

Official 2026 tariff (Portaria n.º 128/2026).

Bus Schedule

Schedule Tip: The Madeira Bus app has an offline route map — a premium upgrade that works with no signal and no roaming data.

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

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Cristo Rei Monumental statue of Christ with paths leading down to a marine reserve.
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Garajau Cable Car Quick ride down to a crystal-clear pebble beach and diving center.
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Caniço Promenade Relaxing seaside walk with numerous cafes and ocean access points.

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 555 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 555 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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