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Ferry from Velas to Horta

Atlanticoline provides the ferry from Velas to Horta. Velas Horta ferries cost between 55€ and 115€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Velas Horta ferries.

Velas Horta Ferry Times

The first Velas Horta ferry typically departs from Velas at around 07:15. The last ferry usually departs at 22:40.

How long is the ferry from Velas to Horta?

The Velas Horta ferry trip can take around 2 hours 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Velas Horta Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 11 weekly sailings from Velas to Horta provided by Atlanticoline. Timetables can change from season to season.

Velas Horta Ferry Prices

Velas Horta ferry prices typically range between 55€* and 115€*. The average price is typically 57€*. The cheapest Velas Horta ferry prices start from 55€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 56€*. The average price for a car is 92€*.

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 Velas to Horta?

The distance between Velas to Horta is approximately 30.2 miles (48.6km) or 26.2 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Velas Horta ferry?

Yes, Atlanticoline ferries allow cars on board ferries between Velas and Horta. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Velas and Horta.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Velas to Horta?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Atlanticoline ferries between Velas and Horta.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Velas to Horta?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Velas to Horta.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Sao Jorge to Faial page.
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Velas - Horta Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationSao Jorge
DestinationFaial
No. of Operators1
OperatorsAtlanticoline
Average Price€57
Average Daily Sailings2
Average Weekly Sailings11
Average Sailing Duration2 h 10 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 40 m
First Ferry07:15
Last Ferry22:40
Distance26 Nautical Miles

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

Velas to Horta Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Velas to Horta?

    The ferry crossing time from Velas to Horta is approximately 2 hours 10 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 Velas to Horta?

    Velas to Horta ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Velas to Horta is 57€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Velas to Horta?

    Atlanticoline provide the ferries from Velas to Horta.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Velas to Horta?

    Book ferries from Velas to Horta 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 Velas to Horta?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Velas to Horta with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Velas to Horta?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Velas to Horta with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Velas to Horta?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Velas and Horta.

  • How far is Velas to Horta?

    The distance from Velas to Horta is 26 nautical miles.

Horta Guide

Horta Ferry Port

Far off the coast of Portugal, almost forgotten in a remote stretch of the North Atlantic Ocean, are a smattering of volcanic islands that form a small archipelago known as the Azores. Found at the western edge of this archipelago is the island of Faial; a grassy expanse of rugged hills that plunge into the crater of the region’s stratovolcano heart. The vibrant port city of Horta is found around a small bay on Faial’s eastern coast. This proud coastal city and its sprawling marina are a renowned stop for vessels voyaging across the Atlantic. It’s rich seafaring history is depicted by the series of painted murals daubed onto the walls of the promenade, each a tribute to the ships that have come to harbour at the port. Found beyond the crenelated wall looming over the coast are the whitewashed buildings of the suburbs that rise in tiers upon the foothills. Between them run narrow roads and walkways, some with origins stretching back to the city’s humble 16th Century beginnings as a farming community. One of the most striking remnants from this era is the Church of Santa Bárbara, its black and white façade a neat blend of modern and historic architecture. The ferry terminal in Horta is found on a pier at the northern end of the bay. It is a relatively small building with a limited amount of facilities including an open plan waiting hall, free Wi-Fi and a small car-park for visiting passengers. Although only a few main road routes circle the island, the region is no more than 13-miles tip to tip and it only takes half an hour to drive to the port from the most distant district of Capelo. A bus regularly also whisks passengers across the island from a stop outside the tourist information centre, just a 20-minute walk from the harbour-side. A multitude of ferries currently leave from the port throughout the week. Lines hosted by Atlanticoline hop across the warm, crystalline surface of the ocean to most of the islands in the Azores archipelago. These include short trips to Sao Roque, Praia de Vitoria, Vila de Praia and Velas, as well as longer voyages to the more distant destinations of Lajes, Vila do Porto and Ponta Delgada.

Velas to Horta Ferry Timetables

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


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Atlanticoline 10:15 12:15 2 hours Thu, Fri
Atlanticoline 10:30 12:45 2 hours 15 minutes Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
Atlanticoline 19:00 21:15 2 hours 15 minutes Thu
Atlanticoline 19:15 21:30 2 hours 15 minutes Mon, Tue
Atlanticoline 20:15 22:30 2 hours 15 minutes Sat
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