What is the cheapest way to get from Silves to Madeira?

The cheapest way to get from Silves to Madeira is to train and fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silves to Madeira?

The fastest way to get from Silves to Madeira is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €85 - €210.

How far is it from Silves to Madeira?

The distance between Silves and Madeira is 1007 km.

How long does it take to get from Silves to Madeira?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Silves to Madeira, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Madeira?

There are 4726+ hotels available in Madeira.

Silves to Madeira - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Train to Faro Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Silves to Faro
2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Madeira Airport (FNC)FAO - FNC
5h 7m
€89–201
Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tunes to Lisboa Oriente
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)LIS - FNC
8h 12m
€51–181

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

14Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,007 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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 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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