Porto Santo – Funchal
Ferries to Madeira Islands
Porto Santo – Funchal
Ferries to Madeira Islands
Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Porto Santo and Funchal. Porto Santo Line provides the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal. Porto Santo Funchal ferries cost between $134 and $740, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Porto Santo Funchal ferry typically departs Porto Santo at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:30.
Ferries from Porto Santo to Funchal sail in around 2 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Porto Santo to Funchal provided by Porto Santo Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal typically range between $132* and $729*. On average the Porto Santo Funchal ferry is $256*. The cheapest Porto Santo Funchal ferry prices start from $132*. The average price for a foot passenger is $253*. The average price for a car is $695*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated May 25.
The distance between Porto Santo to Funchal is approximately 50 miles (81km) or 44 nautical miles.
Yes, Porto Santo Funchal ferries allow cars onboard with Porto Santo Line between Porto Santo and Funchal. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Porto Santo and Funchal use our Deal Finder.
Porto Santo Line allow foot passengers on Porto Santo Funchal ferries.
Porto Santo Line allow pets on ferries from Porto Santo to Funchal. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Porto Santo - Funchal Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Portugal | |
| Destination Country | Portugal | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Porto Santo Line | |
| Average Price | A$204* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 11:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 43 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, Porto Santo is a Portuguese Island laying 43 kilometres northeast of Madeira. The only ferry route departing the port is to Funchal lasting just over two hours and is supplied by Porto Santo Line.
Tucked away in a crescent shaped valley on the warm southern coast of the autonomous Portuguese region of Madeira lies the picturesque capital of Funchal, a historic city built almost entirely upon the gradual slopes that lead up from the North Atlantic coast towards the island’s inland mountains. For ferry-goers entering the port it’s an impressive sight. Tiers of orange-roofed houses sit stark against the backdrop of verdant woodland that covers the hillside, and winding streets climb to the highest reaches of the city where panoramic views of the azure bay are enough to take the breath away. Funchal is a particularly popular destination during New Year’s Eve. Each year the city hosts a firework display along the promenade, an impressive spectacle that was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2006 for being the biggest ever show of its kind. The port of Funchal, centrally located on the shores of the city, is a major gateway for those visiting the island. A modern passenger terminal sits at the end of a long pier, just a short walking distance from the city centre. Taxis are available to take passengers between Funchal and the harbour side and bus stops can be found at regular intervals along the main Avenida Do Mar road that feeds into the port. Currently only one route operates from the port. A Porto Santo line ferry sails the short distance northwards to the smaller Madeiran island of Porto Santo.
