Ferry to Portugal
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Ferry to Portugal
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Ferries to Portugal are available with Atlanticoline, Porto Santo Line & Atlanticoline Vehicle.
There are approximately 78 daily sailings and up to 337 weekly sailings to Portugal. Please note that ferry schedules can change throughout the year and usually increase during the high season. Take advantage of our deal finder for the latest sailing times and availability.
There are 11 ports in Portugal. The most popular port is Funchal Port with 7 weekly sailings.
The Madalena to Horta ferry sails approximately 10 times per day and up to 67 times per week, with an average sailing duration of 30 minutes. The Madalena Horta ferry costs approximately $43. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
The ferry from Porto Santo to Funchal sails approximately 7 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. Porto Santo Funchal ferry is $204 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 26.
Yes, there is a car ferry to Portugal. Atlanticoline, Porto Santo Line & Atlanticoline Vehicle provide car ferries to Portugal.
Pets are allowed to travel on ferries to Portugal with Porto Santo Line.
The ferry to Portugal can vary depending on where you are travelling from. The fastest ferry to Portugal takes just 30 minutes, while the longest ferry is around 7 hours and 35 minutes.
The price of a ferry to Portugal can fluctuate by route, operator and season. Please visit our special offers page for all the best ferry offers available.
Day trips to Portugal by ferry are easy and scenic, especially the ferry from Madeira’s capital Funchal, which takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Porto Santo, providing a seamless journey to a sandy island ideal for lounging or exploring, enabling a rewarding day excursion.
Book ferry tickets to Portugal online with Direct Ferries by using our Deal Finder and compare routes, prices and operators for the best deals.
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