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Ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal

Porto Santo Line provides the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal. Porto Santo Funchal ferries cost between 66€ and 403€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Porto Santo Funchal ferries.

Porto Santo Funchal Ferry Times

The first Porto Santo Funchal ferry typically departs from Porto Santo at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 22:30.

How long is the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

The Porto Santo Funchal ferry trip can take around 2 hours 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Porto Santo Funchal Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 8 weekly sailings from Porto Santo to Funchal provided by Porto Santo Line. Timetables can change from season to season.

Porto Santo Funchal Ferry Prices

Porto Santo Funchal ferry prices typically range between 66€* and 403€*. The average price is typically 132€*. The cheapest Porto Santo Funchal ferry prices start from 66€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 126€*. The average price for a car is 382€*.

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 1 March 2025.

How far is it from Porto Santo to Funchal?

The distance between Porto Santo to Funchal is approximately 50.2 miles (80.8km) or 43.6 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Porto Santo Funchal ferry?

Yes, Porto Santo Line ferries allow cars on board ferries between Porto Santo and Funchal. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Porto Santo and Funchal.

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

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Porto Santo Line ferries between Porto Santo and Funchal.

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Porto Santo to Funchal with Porto Santo Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands page.
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Porto Santo - Funchal Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationPorto Santo Island
DestinationMadeira Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsPorto Santo Line
Average Price€132
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings8
Average Sailing Duration2 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 30 m
First Ferry07:00
Last Ferry22:30
Distance44 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Porto Santo to Funchal Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

    The ferry crossing time from Porto Santo to Funchal is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal?

    Porto Santo to Funchal ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal is 132€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Porto Santo to Funchal?

    Porto Santo Line provide the ferries from Porto Santo to Funchal.

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

    Book ferries from Porto Santo to Funchal through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

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

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

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

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Porto Santo to Funchal with

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

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is Porto Santo to Funchal?

    The distance from Porto Santo to Funchal is 44 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.

Porto Santo to Funchal Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Porto Santo Line 18:00 20:30 2 hours 30 minutes Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Porto Santo Line 20:00 22:30 2 hours 30 minutes Mon
Porto Santo Line 22:30 01:00 2 hours 30 minutes Sat
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