Unfortunately there is no railway system connecting the island of Madeira with the rest of Portugal. Other than catching a flight, the only way to actually reach this destination is via a ferry or boat to the island. There are more than a few commercial ferries travelling to Madeira and back during season.
Can you go by boat from Portugal to Madeira?
Of season, from November to April, you can find return flights from Lisbon to Madeira from 35€ per person. You can also get to Madeira from the Algarve, the South of Portugal, by ferry. The ferry from Portimão to Madeira runs from July to September and is part of the Poritmão – Canaries route.
How long is the ferry from mainland Portugal to Madeira?
Is there a ferry from Madeira to mainland Portugal?
The fastest ferry from Madeira Islands to Portugal is from Funchal to Porto Santo, with a crossing time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Porto Santo Line offer this route with 8 sailings weekly combined.
How long is ferry from Algarve to Madeira?
approximately 2h 30mThe fastest ferry crossing to Madeira Islands is via the Porto Santo to Funchal ferry, in approximately 2h 30m.
How much is it from Lisbon to Madeira?
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| Cheapest round-trip flight | $45 | Find flights |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $16 | Find flights |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 40 min | |
| Nonstop flights | Every day |