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How to get fromMadeira to Serra da Estrelaby plane, towncar, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Madeira to Serra da Estrela by plane, towncar, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane FNC - OPO
    2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Guardatowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus bus
    7h 24m
    €330–488

  2. Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane FNC - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Abrantestrain train
    3. Take the train from Abrantes to Covilhatrain train
    8h 50m
    €108–316

Madeira Airport (FNC) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Madeira to Serra da Estrela.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,467.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Madeira, Portugal and Serra da Estrela, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Madeira to Serra da Estrela. However, you can take the line 113 bus to Funchal Airport, walk to Madeira Airport (FNC) airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), walk to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro, take the towncar to Guarda, walk to Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda, take the bus to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã, then take the taxi to Serra da Estrela. Alternatively, you can take the line 113 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 Abrantes, take the train to Covilha, then take the taxi to Serra da Estrela.

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