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

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  1. Train to Faro Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Silves to Farotrain train
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane FAO - FNC
    5h 20m
    €89–235

  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 4m
    €78–263

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Silves to Madeira. However, you can take the train to Faro, walk to Faro - Terminal Rodoviário, take the 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. Alternatively, you can take the line 881 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 113 bus to Santa Cruz.

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