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How to get fromPortimão to Madeiraby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Portimão to Madeira by train or plane

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  1. Train to Faro Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Portimao to Farotrain train
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane FAO - FNC
    5h 18m
    €91–231

  2. Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    8h 24m
    €73–260

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

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Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,013.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Portimão to Madeira. However, you can take the train to Faro, walk to Rua Francisco Barreto, 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 702 bus to Santa Cruz. Alternatively, you can take the train 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 702 bus to Santa Cruz.

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