Ferries from
Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands
Ferries from
Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands
The Porto Santo to Funchal ferry is the main ferry route from Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands sail approximately 7 times per week and are available with Porto Santo Line.
Ferries from Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands take approximately to complete this crossing.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands with Porto Santo Line.
There are approximately 50 miles (81km) and 44 nautical miles between Porto Santo Island and Madeira Islands.
The price of a ferry from Porto Santo Island to Madeira Islands can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Porto Santo to Funchal ferry ferry sails approximately 7 times weekly with a crossing time of 2 hours 30 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
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Leaving Porto Santo's golden beach behind, the crossing to Madeira delivers a striking change of scenery — dramatic volcanic cliffs, terraced vineyards, and Funchal's botanical gardens all within reach on arrival. Once docked, the Monte cable car and its toboggan run down through the city are a classic first experience, while the Levada walks — irrigation channel paths cut into the mountainside — offer some of Europe's most rewarding hiking. Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village that once inspired Winston Churchill's paintings, is an easy detour along the coast, and Cabo Girão's skywalk offers a vertigo-inducing view from one of Europe's highest sea cliffs.
