What is the cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Funchal?

The cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Funchal is to bus and fly which costs €55 - €190 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albufeira to Funchal?

The fastest way to get from Albufeira to Funchal is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €220.

How far is it from Albufeira to Funchal?

The distance between Albufeira and Funchal is 992 km.

How long does it take to get from Albufeira to Funchal?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Albufeira to Funchal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Funchal?

There are 4708+ hotels available in Funchal.

Albufeira to Funchal - 2 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Albufeira to Funchal by bus or plane

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Bus to Faro Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Faro
2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)FAO - FNC
4h 32m
€86–216
Bus to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbon
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)LIS - FNC
6h 48m
€57–183

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

15Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.2 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Albufeira to Funchal. However, you can take the bus to Faro, walk to Faro Airport (FAO) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lisbon, 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 bus to Boa Nova.

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