How to travel from Funchal to Carvoeiro, Portugal

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

2 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Funchal (FNC) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Lagoa.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Fly to Lisbon (LIS), Bus

Fly from Funchal (FNC) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Lagoa.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Funchal and Carvoeiro

There are several options for getting from Funchal to Carvoeiro by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

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

It takes around 4hrs to get from Funchal and Carvoeiro by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Funchal to Carvoeiro is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Funchal and Carvoeiro is to fly and then take the bus 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 Funchal to Carvoeiro. We recommend that you fly from Funchal (FNC) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Lagoa. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Carvoeiro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) 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 Funchal to Carvoeiro is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

How do I get from Funchal to Carvoeiro

Compare travel optionsbetween Funchal and Carvoeiro

Transport options from Funchal to Carvoeiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4hrs
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,279km (795 miles)
Fly to Lisbon (LIS), Bus
5h 30m
€95($95)
every 3 hours1,264km (785 miles)

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Airports near Carvoeiro

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Carvoeiro
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
461km (286 miles) from Carvoeiro