How to travel from São Miguel to Funchal, Portugal

The distance between São Miguel and Funchal is around 1,018km (633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from São Miguel to Funchal by train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal (FNC).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between São Miguel and Funchal

There are several options for getting from São Miguel to Funchal by train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between São Miguel and Funchal is around 1,018km (633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 966km (600 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from São Miguel and Funchal by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from São Miguel to Funchal is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between São Miguel and Funchal is to take the train 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 São Miguel to Funchal. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal (FNC). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 São Miguel to Funchal is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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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