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How to get fromAlgarve to Madeiraby train, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Algarve to Madeira by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Tunes to Lisboa Orientetrain train
    2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane LIS - FNC
    7h 4m
    €99–298

  2. Line 83 bus to Faro Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alte - Fonte Pequena to Terminal Rodoviário de Loulébus bus
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane FAO - FNC
    6h 17m
    €89–227

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,250.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Algarve, Portugal and Madeira, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Algarve to Madeira. However, you can take the taxi to Tunes, take the train to Lisboa Oriente, walk to Oriente, take the subway to Aeroporto, walk to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 113 bus to Santa Cruz. Alternatively, you can take the line 83 bus to Terminal Rodoviário de Loulé, take the line 59 bus to Pontes de Marchil, take the line 16 bus to Faro Airport, walk to Faro Airport (FAO) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 113 bus to Santa Cruz.

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