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Ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal

Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Porto Santo and Funchal. Porto Santo Line provides the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal. Porto Santo Funchal ferries cost between $100 and $556, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Porto Santo to Funchal?

The earliest Porto Santo Funchal ferry typically departs Porto Santo at about 18:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:00.

How long is the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

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.

Porto Santo Funchal Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 3 weekly sailings from Porto Santo to Funchal provided by Porto Santo Line. Timetables can change from season to season.

Porto Santo Line provide 3 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Porto Santo to Funchal?

The price of a ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal typically range between $100* and $550*. On average the Porto Santo Funchal ferry is $208*. The cheapest Porto Santo Funchal ferry prices start from $100*. The average price for a foot passenger is $200*. The average price for a car is $524*.

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 January 25.

What is the distance from Porto Santo to Funchal?

The distance between Porto Santo to Funchal is approximately 50 miles (81km) or 44 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal with a car?

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.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Porto Santo to Funchal?

Porto Santo Line allow foot passengers on Porto Santo Funchal ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

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.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands page.
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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.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Porto Santo to Funchal is approximately 2h 30m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

The average price of a ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal is approximately 198 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Porto Santo to Funchal?

There is 1 ferry operator for Porto Santo to Funchal and this is
  • Porto Santo Line

How can I book ferry tickets from Porto Santo to Funchal?

Ferries from Porto Santo to Funchal are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger from Porto Santo to Funchal with
  • Porto Santo Line

Can you take your car on the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Porto Santo to Funchal with
  • Porto Santo Line

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry
  • Porto Santo Line

How far is Funchal from Porto Santo?

The distance between Porto Santo to Funchal is approximately 43 nautical miles.

Porto Santo Guide

Porto Santo Ferry Port

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.

What is there to do in Porto Santo?

For anyone who enjoys a spot of sunbathing, Porto Santo is the perfect holiday destination. The entire island is basically just one long beach, with hotels, bars and restaurants dotted along the coastline. The relative lack of attractions means the island is often overlooked in terms of tourism, making it the perfect place to escape the stress of modern day life and while away the hours under the scorching sun. The incredibly tranquil atmosphere and empty beaches may suggest an island with nothing to do, though there is enough to keep you entertained for more than a few days. The golf course is highly regarded and for a more leisurely afternoon, copious challenging walking trails decorate the landscape, affording wonderful views of the surrounding mountainside. After a long day in the unrelenting heat, enjoy some of the local cuisine at the fine quality restaurants, usually serving seafood as the day’s speciality.

How do you get around Porto Santo?

The island is small enough to be covered entirely by foot, which is the most common option due to the close proximity of the resorts and restaurants.


Funchal Guide

Funchal Ferry Port

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.

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