The distance between Portimão and Funchal is around 1,269km (789 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Portimão to Funchal 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 Funchal → Portimão if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Funchal (FNC).
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Take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal (FNC).
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There are several options for getting from Portimão to Funchal by train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Portimão and Funchal is around 1,269km (789 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 912km (566 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Portimão and Funchal by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Portimão to Funchal is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Portimão and Funchal is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portimão to Funchal. We recommend that you take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Funchal (FNC). instead which will take 4h 30m.
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.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portimão to Funchal is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €210($210) | every 3 hours | 1,282km (797 miles) |
Train to Lisboa - Entrecampos, Fly | 5h 55m | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 1,269km (789 miles) |
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The following major airports near Funchal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.