Bus 031: Jardim Botânico

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   Jardim Botânico, T-3132.6620° N, 16.8940° W · Open in Google Maps
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   CAM Meio, Papagaios, D32.6612° N, 16.8955° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Azevedo Meneses, D1A32.6600° N, 16.8953° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Rua Azevedo Meneses, D2A32.6592° N, 16.8941° W · Open in Google Maps
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   ESTR B Nova, EDF B Nova, D32.6587° N, 16.8957° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Bom Sucesso, D32.6582° N, 16.8959° W · Open in Google Maps
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   ESTR V Cacongo, Ant ESCL32.6579° N, 16.8951° W · Open in Google Maps
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   ESTR VISC Cacongo, ESCL, D32.6570° N, 16.8953° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Alto Bom Sucesso, D32.6561° N, 16.8944° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Antes R L Boa Vista32.6556° N, 16.8941° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Beco João Preto, D32.6551° N, 16.8929° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Antes Escola Faial32.6540° N, 16.8912° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Escola do Faial, D32.6535° N, 16.8903° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Urbanização do Faial, D32.6526° N, 16.8907° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Caminho Palheiro, D32.6519° N, 16.8917° W · Open in Google Maps
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    QTA Esperança, D32.6508° N, 16.8927° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Miradouro Vila Guida, D32.6501° N, 16.8957° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Americana, D32.6511° N, 16.8973° W · Open in Google Maps
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    CZ Rua Nova Alegria, D32.6510° N, 16.9001° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Antes C C Anadia, D32.6501° N, 16.9037° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Praça Autonomia, D32.6477° N, 16.9049° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Palácio S Lourenço32.6468° N, 16.9101° W · Open in Google Maps

The 22 stops on the map are numbered in the order the bus calls at them, from Jardim Botânico, T-31 to Palácio S Lourenço. The times are the operator's, from the timetable dated 6 April 2026; 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 07:30 and the last at 22:20; from Jardim Botânico, 15 departures, the first at 07:25 and the last at 20:20.

Saturdays: from Centro, 12 departures, the first at 07:50 and the last at 21:15; from Jardim Botânico, 11 departures, the first at 07:30 and the last at 19:15.

Sundays and holidays: from Centro, 14 departures, the first at 08:40 and the last at 21:15; from Jardim Botânico, 12 departures, the first at 08:15 and the last at 17:45.

About the route

Bus 031 goes to the Madeira Botanical Garden, via Rua da Pedra Sina, from the Palácio de São Lourenço by the marina, with 42 stops. The garden, open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, costs €10 for visitors over 12. On working days the bus leaves the centre 17 times between 07:30 and 22:20, and the garden 15 times, the last at 20:20; on Sundays and holidays the last bus from the garden leaves at 17:45. The Vila Guida viewpoint is near one of its stops. From Jardim Botânico to Palácio S Lourenço the bus calls at 22 stops, and at 21 on the way back. The timetable is dated 6 April 2026.

The stops

From Jardim Botânico, T-31 to Palácio S Lourenço, the bus calls at 22 stops, 22 of them with a stop code on the sign.

From Cais to Jardim Botânico, T-31, the bus calls at 21 stops, 21 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 031.

Common questions

When does bus 031 run?

On working days, the first bus from Centro leaves at 07:30 and the last at 22:20; it runs on working days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus 031?

€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 031 have?

42 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 6 April 2026, the stop positions from OpenStreetMap and the fares from the 2026 tariff; check the operator before a trip that matters.