Bus 033: Balancal

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   Balancal, T-3332.6561° N, 16.8737° W · Open in Google Maps
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   R Caridade Pestana, D1A32.6566° N, 16.8745° W · Open in Google Maps
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   R Caridade Pestana, D2A32.6569° N, 16.8743° W · Open in Google Maps
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   R Caridade Pestana, D3A32.6564° N, 16.8757° W · Open in Google Maps
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   R Caridade Pestana, D4A32.6561° N, 16.8765° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Saída R Caridade Pestana32.6549° N, 16.8770° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Autosil, Bica Pau, D32.6546° N, 16.8778° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Centro Inspeções-Zona 2332.6570° N, 16.8834° W · Open in Google Maps
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   Viaduto Boa Nova, D32.6574° N, 16.8873° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Ent R Santa Isabel, D32.6573° N, 16.8891° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua de Santa Isabel, D32.6569° N, 16.8882° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Murteiras, Padaria, D32.6565° N, 16.8882° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Saída Rua Murteiras32.6581° N, 16.8905° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Cabeço de Ferro, D32.6589° N, 16.8938° 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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    Clube Bom Sucesso, D32.6586° N, 16.8973° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Antes Ribeira J Gomes, D32.6587° N, 16.8992° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Antes Rib João Gomes, D32.6611° N, 16.8995° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua DR Ernesto Oliveira32.6615° N, 16.9005° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Início R Sidónio Pais, D32.6592° N, 16.9018° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Autosil, Furado C 33, D32.6606° N, 16.9021° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Pedro J Ornelas, D1A32.6597° N, 16.9028° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Pedro J Ornelas, D2A32.6576° N, 16.9038° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Colégio STA Teresinha, D32.6563° N, 16.9044° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua Pedro J Ornelas, D3A32.6540° N, 16.9051° W · Open in Google Maps
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    ESCL Francisco Franco, D32.6527° N, 16.9046° W · Open in Google Maps
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    Rua do Matadouro32.6518° N, 16.9023° 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 30 stops on the map are numbered in the order the bus calls at them, from Balancal, T-33 to Palácio S Lourenço. The times are the operator's, from the timetable dated 14 October 2024; a letter after a time refers to the notes, and an asterisk marks a highlighted trip. Working days: from Centro, 18 departures, the first at 07:15 and the last at 23:35; from Balancal, 16 departures, the first at 06:50 and the last at 20:00.

Saturdays: from Centro, 8 departures, the first at 07:20 and the last at 18:40; from Balancal, 9 departures, the first at 06:55 and the last at 19:05.

Sundays and holidays: from Centro, 5 departures, the first at 08:40 and the last at 18:40; from Balancal, 5 departures, the first at 09:05 and the last at 19:05.

About the route

Bus 033 runs from the Palácio de São Lourenço to Balancal via the Bairro de Santa Maria, with 62 stops. It is a light service outside working days: 18 departures from the centre on working days, from 07:15 to 23:35, but 8 on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays and holidays, the last at 18:40 at weekends. From Balancal the first bus leaves at 06:50 on working days and at 09:05 on Sundays. The lower stops pass the cable car's lower station, the market and the old town. From Balancal to Palácio S Lourenço the bus calls at 30 stops, and at 33 on the way back. The timetable is dated 14 October 2024.

The stops

From Balancal, T-33 to Palácio S Lourenço (via Bairro STA Maria), the bus calls at 30 stops, 30 of them with a stop code on the sign.

From Marina to Balancal, T-33 (via Bairro STA Maria), the bus calls at 33 stops, 33 of them with a stop code on the sign.

Notes and holidays

the holiday rules say which timetable runs on the public holidays.

Near the stops

10 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 033.

Common questions

When does bus 033 run?

On working days, the first bus from Centro leaves at 07:15 and the last at 23:35; it runs on working days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

How much is a ticket on bus 033?

€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 033 have?

62 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 14 October 2024, the stop positions from OpenStreetMap and the fares from the 2026 tariff; check the operator before a trip that matters.