How to travel from Carvoeiro to Funchal, Portugal

The distance between Carvoeiro and Funchal is around 1,264km (785 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Carvoeiro to Funchal by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FunchalCarvoeiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Faro Airport then fly from Faro (FAO) to Funchal (FNC).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Bus to Lisboa Sete Rios, Fly

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal (FNC).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carvoeiro and Funchal

There are several options for getting from Carvoeiro to Funchal by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Carvoeiro and Funchal is around 1,264km (785 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 914km (568 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Carvoeiro and Funchal by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Carvoeiro to Funchal is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Carvoeiro and Funchal is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carvoeiro to Funchal. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro Airport then fly from Faro (FAO) to Funchal (FNC). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Funchal is Madeira Airport (FNC) (FNC) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Funchal. Porto Santo Airport (PXO) (PXO) and Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA) (SMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carvoeiro to Funchal is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from Carvoeiro to Funchal

Compare travel optionsbetween Carvoeiro and Funchal

Transport options from Carvoeiro to Funchal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 15m
€215($215)
twice daily1,277km (793 miles)
Bus to Lisboa Sete Rios, Fly
5h 35m
€95($95)
every 3 hours1,264km (785 miles)

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Airports near Funchal

The following major airports near Funchal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

FNC
Madeira Airport (FNC)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Funchal
PXO
Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Funchal
SMA
Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
888km (552 miles) from Funchal