How to travel from Lagos to Ponta Delgada, Portugal

The distance between Lagos and Ponta Delgada is around 1,760km (1,094 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

2 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train to Tunes, plane

Take the train to Tunes and then to Lisboa - Entrecampos then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Ponta Delgada (PDL).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lagos and Ponta Delgada

There are several options for getting from Lagos to Ponta Delgada by train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Lagos and Ponta Delgada is around 1,760km (1,094 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,494km (928 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Lagos and Ponta Delgada by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Lagos to Ponta Delgada is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Lagos and Ponta Delgada is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lagos to Ponta Delgada. We recommend that you take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL). instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Ponta Delgada is Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) (PDL) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Ponta Delgada. Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA) (SMA) and Madeira Airport (FNC) (FNC) 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 Lagos to Ponta Delgada is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Lagos to Ponta Delgada

Compare travel optionsbetween Lagos and Ponta Delgada

Transport options from Lagos to Ponta Delgada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 55m
€135($135)
every 3 hours2,086km (1,296 miles)
Train to Tunes, plane
6h 45m
€120($120)
5 times a day1,760km (1,094 miles)

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Airports near Ponta Delgada

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

PDL
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Ponta Delgada
SMA
Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (62 miles) from Ponta Delgada
FNC
Madeira Airport (FNC)
International Airport
Distance
984km (611 miles) from Ponta Delgada