How to get fromRotterdam to Funchalby train, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Funchal by train, plane, or bus

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane AMS - FNC
7h 37m
€101–300
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane BRU - FNC
8h 17m
€98–376
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane RTM - FNC
8h 6m
€300–812
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane CRL - FNC
9h 8m
€111–316
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane EIN - FNC
10h 55m
€109–403

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

38Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,852.5 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Funchal, Portugal?

Transavia Holland, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Madeira Airport (FNC) 4 times a week.

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Funchal(opens in a new window), Portugal(opens in a new window)

Funchal is the capital, largest city and the municipal seat of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest city in Portugal. Because of its high cultural and historical value, Funchal is one of Portugal's main tourist attractions; it is also popular as a destination for New Year's Eve, and it is the leading Portuguese port on cruise liner dockings.

Things to do in Funchal

Pico do Arieiro(Opens in a new window)

Pico do Arieiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira island's third highest peak. Most days, visitors can stand and look down on the clouds. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 30 miles to the north.

Pico Ruivo(Opens in a new window)

Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on the Madeira Islands. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro (3rd highest) after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira with a shorter, easier trail. There is an additional trail leading west to Encumeada. Just below the summit is a hut offering simple accommodation and drinks.

Madeira Botanical Garden(Opens in a new window)

Madeira Botanical Garden (Portuguese: Jardim Botânico da Madeira) is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, founder of Reid's Hotel.

Cabo Girão(Opens in a new window)

Cabo Girão is a lofty sea cliff located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Cabo Girão is a popular lookout point, with up to 1800 visitors a day. The location is also a popular starting point for hikers.

Places to stay in Funchal

Casas do Forte do Pico(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

ARTS In Penthouse Apartments Til Sol(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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