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How to get fromFunchal to Algarveby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Faro Airport, line 83 bus

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    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane FNC - FAO
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Loulé to Alte - Fonte Pequenabus bus
    6h 38m
    €88–228

  2. Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane FNC - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train
    7h 1m
    €98–298

Madeira Airport (FNC) to Faro Airport (FAO) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,004.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

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

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