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Port guide: compare transport from Funchal

Funchal, Portugal 43 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Funchal

Port call at Funchal (Portugal). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Museu CR7, is free, and the fastest takes around 6 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Madeira's capital. Terminal in the port of Funchal, 1 km from the historic centre. Magnificent volcanic island.

Porto do Funchal – Terminal de Cruzeiros
Cheapest option Free Walk to Museu CR7
Fastest option 6 min Taxi to city centre
Simplest option Walk to Museu CR7 Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Centre on foot
  • Cable car to Monte
  • ETM buses available
  • Taxis in front of the terminal

Warnings

  • Levada do Caldeirão Verde 40 km away
  • Moderate heat all year round
  • Forest fires possible in summer

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Museu CR7

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Site very close to the terminal and easy to reach on foot

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

43 option(s) shown for Funchal

Walk to Museu CR7

Museu CR7

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Site very close to the terminal and easy to reach on foot

Attention point

Targeted interest if you're not a football fan

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; excellent short first visit from the port

Source : Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | Museu CR7: https://museucr7.com/

Walk to Avenida Arriaga

Avenida Arriaga / city centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the elegant centre of Funchal

Attention point

Centre sometimes very busy on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good gateway to cafés, Blandy's, gardens and shopping streets

Source : Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/

Walk to Jardim Municipal

Jardim Municipal do Funchal

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 16 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Small, pleasant central garden close to the port

Attention point

Short visit

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good shady break in the city centre

Source : Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/ | Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/

Walk to Sé do Funchal

Sé do Funchal

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Historic cathedral within easy reach of the port

Attention point

Cobbled streets possible in the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be combined with Avenida Arriaga, market and old town

Source : Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/ | Sé do Funchal: https://www.diocesedofunchal.com/

City bus to city centre

Avenida Arriaga / city centre

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Regular frequency with Horários do Funchal
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Cost-effective option to avoid walking from the dock

Attention point

Not necessary for good walkers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if the ship is berthed a long way from the quay or in hot weather.

Source : Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | SIGA Madeira: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios

Taxi to city centre

Avenida Arriaga / city centre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 6 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast for PRM or high heat

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/ | services taxi locaux

Shuttle cruise to Avenida Arriaga

Avenida Arriaga / city centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Depending on company and berth
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple solution if the ship is berthed a long way from the quay

Attention point

Not guaranteed; centre often within walking distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board whether a city-centre shuttle service is available

Source : Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | Madeira Web Funchal Port: https://www.madeira-web.com/en/madeira/travel-info/getting-here/by-sea/funchal-port.html | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Mercado dos Lavradores

Mercado dos Lavradores

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the market and the old town

Attention point

More expensive than walking or taking the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if time is limited or mobility is restricted

Source : Mercado dos Lavradores: https://mercadodoslavradores.pt/ | Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Lido

Lido / promenade

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to promenade, swimming pools and hotel sector

Attention point

A little heritage for a first visit

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful option for the beach, promenade or hotel

Source : Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/ | Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Jardim Botânico

Jardim Botânico da Madeira

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a major garden without managing the bus

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance or return after visit

Source : Visit Madeira Botanical Garden: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/gardens-and-parks/madeira-botanical-garden/ | Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Monte

Monte / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Monte without queuing at the cable car

Attention point

Less panoramic than the cable car

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting if you want to save time

Source : Visit Madeira Cable Car: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/experiencing-the-city-of-funchal/touring-the-city/funchal-cable-car/ | Madeira Cable Car: https://madeiracablecar.com/en/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Madeira airport

Aeroporto da Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the Aerobus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin depending on traffic and flight schedule

Source : Madeira Airport Public Transportation: https://www.madeiraairport.pt/en/fnc/access-parking/getting-to-and-from-the-airport/public-transportation | SIGA Aerobus: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/aerobus | services taxi locaux

Walk to Mercado dos Lavradores

Mercado dos Lavradores

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Funchal's emblematic market within walking distance

Attention point

Slightly longer distance from the cruise pier

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a great option for a quick local discovery tour

Source : Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/ | Mercado dos Lavradores: https://mercadodoslavradores.pt/

Walk to the old town / Zona Velha

Zona Velha do Funchal

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 28 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Access to historic streets, restaurants and painted doors

Attention point

Longer distance than the immediate centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good option if you want to visit Funchal on foot without an excursion

Source : Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/ | Madeira Web Funchal Port: https://www.madeira-web.com/en/madeira/travel-info/getting-here/by-sea/funchal-port.html

Walk to Funchal cable car station

Estação do Teleférico do Funchal

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

From here you can take the cable car to Monte Rosa.

Attention point

Significant distance from the cruise terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if you then want to take the cable car to Monte

Source : Madeira Cable Car: https://madeiracablecar.com/en/ | Visit Madeira Cable Car: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/experiencing-the-city-of-funchal/touring-the-city/funchal-cable-car/

City bus to Mercado dos Lavradores

Mercado dos Lavradores

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency with Horários do Funchal
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A short walk to the market

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to line

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good option for getting to the old town and market

Source : Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | Mercado dos Lavradores: https://mercadodoslavradores.pt/

City bus to cable car station

Estação do Teleférico do Funchal

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency with Horários do Funchal
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical access from the cable car to Monte

Attention point

May be easier to walk depending on location of ship

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check stop and route on day of stopover

Source : Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | Madeira Cable Car: https://madeiracablecar.com/en/

City bus to Lido

Lido / promenade

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency with Horários do Funchal
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Cost-effective access to the hotel sector and maritime promenade

Attention point

Less heritage than the old centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; beach/walk option if you already know the centre

Source : Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/

Aerobus bus to Madeira airport

Aeroporto da Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Aerobus / SIGA
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Convenient public connection to the airport

Attention point

Need to get to the appropriate Aerobus stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check Aerobus timetable and nearest stop before departure

Source : SIGA Aerobus: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/aerobus | Madeira Airport Public Transportation: https://www.madeiraairport.pt/en/fnc/access-parking/getting-to-and-from-the-airport/public-transportation

VTC to city centre

Avenida Arriaga / city centre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 6 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Not much use if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal

Source : Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Cable car to Monte

Monte / estação superior do teleférico

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to cable car timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Exceptional panoramic views and direct access to Monte

Attention point

Possible queuing on busy days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; guide price for official adult single ticket 16.00 and return ticket 22.00

Source : Madeira Cable Car: https://madeiracablecar.com/en/ | Visit Madeira Cable Car: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/experiencing-the-city-of-funchal/touring-the-city/funchal-cable-car/

Taxi to Câmara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to nearby fishing village

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy to combine with Cabo Girão

Source : Visit Madeira Câmara de Lobos: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/camara-de-lobos/ | SIGA Madeira: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios | services taxi locaux

Shuttle excursion to Câmara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised excursion to nearby fishing village

Attention point

Less flexible than a taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check if combined excursion with Cabo Girão

Source : Visit Madeira Câmara de Lobos: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/camara-de-lobos/ | Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | compagnies de croisière

Shuttle excursion to Monte

Monte / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised access to Monte without having to manage a bus or cable car

Attention point

Imposed timetables and variable free time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check if the excursion includes gardens or basket descent

Source : Visit Madeira Cable Car: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/experiencing-the-city-of-funchal/touring-the-city/funchal-cable-car/ | Madeira Cable Car: https://madeiracablecar.com/en/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Cabo Girão

Cabo Girão Skywalk

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to major viewpoint without connection

Attention point

Return to be organised if the taxi does not stay

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare and waiting time before departure

Source : Visit Madeira Cabo Girão: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/viewpoints/cabo-girao-viewpoint/ | Visit Madeira Câmara de Lobos: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/camara-de-lobos/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Madeira airport

Aeroporto da Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

More expensive than the Aerobus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book if flying after disembarkation

Source : Madeira Airport Public Transportation: https://www.madeiraairport.pt/en/fnc/access-parking/getting-to-and-from-the-airport/public-transportation | SIGA Aerobus: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/aerobus | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Cabo Girão

Cabo Girão Skywalk

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 50,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to belvedere with price included

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return or wait if short excursion

Source : Visit Madeira Cabo Girão: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/viewpoints/cabo-girao-viewpoint/ | Visit Madeira: https://visitmadeira.com/en/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

City bus to Jardim Botânico

Jardim Botânico da Madeira

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency with Horários do Funchal
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option to visit a major botanical site in Funchal

Attention point

Ascending route and return times to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check exact line and return stop before departure

Source : Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | Visit Madeira Botanical Garden: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/gardens-and-parks/madeira-botanical-garden/

City bus to Pico dos Barcelos

Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Frequency according to Horários do Funchal
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical access to a beautiful viewpoint over Funchal

Attention point

Climbing route and times to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice for a nearby panorama without major excursions

Source : Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | Visit Madeira Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/funchal/

City bus to Monte

Monte / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency with Horários do Funchal
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Cost-effective alternative to the cable car to Monte

Attention point

An uphill, winding road

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if cable car is too expensive or there are long queues

Source : Horários do Funchal: https://www.horariosdofunchal.pt/ | Visit Madeira Funchal Cable Car: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/experiencing-the-city-of-funchal/touring-the-city/funchal-cable-car/

Rodoeste bus to Câmara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to SIGA / Rodoeste
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to nearby fishing village

Attention point

Return timetable to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good short exit from Funchal if return is safe

Source : SIGA Madeira: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios | Visit Madeira Câmara de Lobos: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/camara-de-lobos/

Shuttle excursion to Cabo Girão

Cabo Girão Skywalk

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to a major viewpoint with safe return

Attention point

Set times according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check time on site and guaranteed return to ship

Source : Visit Madeira Cabo Girão: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/viewpoints/cabo-girao-viewpoint/ | Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Curral das Freiras

Curral das Freiras

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 50,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or tourist taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Straight to a spectacular valley

Attention point

Mountain route and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare and possible stopover at Eira do Serrado

Source : Visit Madeira Curral das Freiras: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/camara-de-lobos/curral-das-freiras/ | SIGA Madeira: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios | services taxi locaux

Bus to Curral das Freiras

Curral das Freiras

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Frequency according to public timetables
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Economical excursion to a spectacular valley

Attention point

Limited return times and mountain roads

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable before leaving Funchal

Source : SIGA Madeira: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios | Visit Madeira Curral das Freiras: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/camara-de-lobos/curral-das-freiras/

Rodoeste bus to Cabo Girão

Cabo Girão Skywalk

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Frequency according to SIGA / Rodoeste
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Public option for a major viewpoint in Madeira

Attention point

Stop and final run to be checked

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; itinerary to be checked before departure, taxi or excursion often simpler

Source : SIGA Madeira: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios | Visit Madeira Cabo Girão: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/viewpoints/cabo-girao-viewpoint/

Shuttle excursion to Curral das Freiras

Curral das Freiras

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 50,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to a spectacular valley

Attention point

Mountain route and set programme

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check if the excursion includes Eira do Serrado

Source : Visit Madeira Curral das Freiras: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/camara-de-lobos/curral-das-freiras/ | Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | compagnies de croisière

Shuttle excursion to Pico do Arieiro

Pico do Arieiro

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to one of Madeira's major peaks

Attention point

Changeable weather and mountain roads

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; preferable with guaranteed return to the ship

Source : Visit Madeira Pico do Arieiro: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/viewpoints/pico-do-arieiro-viewpoint/ | Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | compagnies de croisière

Shuttle excursion to Santana

Santana

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to traditional houses and the north of Madeira

Attention point

Long journey and imposed timetables

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked with guaranteed return to the ship

Source : Visit Madeira Santana: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/santana/ | Visit Madeira - Port of Funchal: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/sea-lovers/marinas-and-ports/port-of-funchal/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Pico do Arieiro

Pico do Arieiro

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to one of Madeira's most beautiful panoramas

Attention point

Mountain roads and changeable weather

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with large return margin

Source : Visit Madeira Pico do Arieiro: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/viewpoints/pico-do-arieiro-viewpoint/ | Visit Madeira: https://visitmadeira.com/en/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Pico do Arieiro

Pico do Arieiro

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Flexible private transfer to the summit

Attention point

High cost and variable weather

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with confirmed pick-up time

Source : Visit Madeira Pico do Arieiro: https://visitmadeira.com/en/what-to-do/nature-seekers/viewpoints/pico-do-arieiro-viewpoint/ | Visit Madeira: https://visitmadeira.com/en/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Santana

Santana

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to traditional houses and the north of the island

Attention point

Long journey and safe return

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip if visiting independently

Source : Visit Madeira Santana: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/santana/ | SIGA Madeira: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios | services taxi locaux

VTC to Santana

Santana

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 115,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Private transfer to the north with organised return possible

Attention point

Long journey and high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book only with long stopover and return margin

Source : Visit Madeira Santana: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/santana/ | Visit Madeira: https://visitmadeira.com/en/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Bus to Santana

Santana

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Frequency according to public timetables
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the traditional houses of Santana without a car

Attention point

A long journey for a classic stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with confirmed return times

Source : SIGA Madeira: https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/horarios | Visit Madeira Santana: https://visitmadeira.com/en/where-to-go/madeira/santana/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.