Bus 028: D João

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   D João32.6615° N, 16.9188° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Arc D Aires, D1A32.6602° N, 16.9187° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Arc D Aires, D2A32.6588° N, 16.9183° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Arc D Aires, D3A32.6578° N, 16.9177° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rampa D Manuel32.6569° N, 16.9172° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Arcebispo D Aires32.6558° N, 16.9150° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Clínica STA Catarina32.6545° N, 16.9141° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Cambridge School32.6524° N, 16.9102° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Tribunal, D32.6512° N, 16.9088° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Esfera32.6487° N, 16.9066° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Alfândega32.6474° N, 16.9056° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Palácio S Lourenço32.6468° N, 16.9101° W · Open in Google Maps

The 12 stops on the map are numbered in the order the bus calls at them, from D João to Palácio S Lourenço. The times are the operator's, from the timetable dated 1 April 2024; a letter after a time refers to the notes, and an asterisk marks a highlighted trip. Working days: from Centro, 17 departures, the first at 07:05 and the last at 22:00; from D João, 18 departures, the first at 06:45 and the last at 22:15.

Saturdays: from Centro, 10 departures, the first at 08:15 and the last at 22:00; from D João, 10 departures, the first at 07:45 and the last at 19:10.

Sundays and holidays: from Centro, 5 departures, the first at 09:30 and the last at 18:55; from D João, 5 departures, the first at 09:45 and the last at 19:10.

About the route

Bus 028 is one of the shortest routes, 25 stops from the marina to Dom João, with some trips starting at the Galerias D João stop. On working days it leaves the centre 17 times between 07:05 and 22:00, and Dom João 18 times from 06:45 to 22:15; Saturdays have 10 departures each way, and Sundays and holidays 5, from 09:30 to 18:55. In the centre it passes the market, the old town, the cathedral, the Praça do Município and the Sacred Art Museum. From D João to Palácio S Lourenço the bus calls at 12 stops, and at 14 on the way back. The timetable is dated 1 April 2024.

The stops

From D João to Palácio S Lourenço, the bus calls at 12 stops, 12 of them with a stop code on the sign.

From Marina to D João, the bus calls at 14 stops, 14 of them with a stop code on the sign.

Notes and holidays

The 1 notes explain the letters and marks in the timetable and the holiday rules say which timetable runs on the public holidays.

Near the stops

12 places lie within a few minutes' walk of a stop on the route, measured in a straight line from the stop.

Questions

Short answers on the times, the fares and the stops of bus 028.

Common questions

When does bus 028 run?

On working days, the first bus from Centro leaves at 07:05 and the last at 22:00; it runs on working days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus 028?

€2.05 a trip bought on board, or €1.45 a trip on a pre-paid GIRO card; day tickets start from €4.95, on the 2026 tariff.

How many stops does bus 028 have?

25 stops in all, listed in order for each direction with their stop codes.

The times and stops come from Horários do Funchal's timetable dated 1 April 2024, the stop positions from OpenStreetMap and the fares from the 2026 tariff; check the operator before a trip that matters.