The cheapest and fastest ferries from Horta to Madalena
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Horta to Madalena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horta to Madalena will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £7.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Horta for Madalena every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 9 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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ATLANTICOLINEHorta to Madalena Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Atlânticoline | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Atlânticoline | Departure Time 14:15 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Atlânticoline | Departure Time 10:45 | Arrival Time 11:15 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Atlânticoline | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival Time 17:45 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Horta to Madalena ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Horta to Madalena ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:15 Horta | 0h30 | 17:45 Madalena | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:45 Horta | 0h25 | 22:10 Madalena | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 Horta | 0h30 | 22:30 Madalena | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:15 Horta | 0h30 | 22:45 Madalena | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
ATLANTICOLINE | 08:30 Horta | 0h30 | 09:00 Madalena | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Horta to Madalena
Ferries from Horta to Madalena run on average 6 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 4 nautical miles (9 km) distance in 25m. There are 36 sailings per week. Ferries from Horta to Madalena are available to foot passengers.

Distance 4 nautical miles (9 km) |
Average sailing duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Ferries per day 6 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 36 |
Fastest ferry 25m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Atlânticoline from Horta to MadalenaYou can travel by ferry between Horta to Madalena with Atlânticoline for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Horta to Madalena ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horta to Madalena by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madalena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Horta, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Madalena, located 0.2 miles (362 m) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Horta and Madalena
- 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Genuíno (0.3km)
- Restaurante Atlético (0.6km)
- Canto da Doca (0.8km)
- Main companies are Horta Taxi and Azores Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Horta Bus Stop
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Cella Bar (0.5km)
- Restaurante Ancoradouro (0.7km)
- Restaurante O Petisca (0.9km)
- Main companies are Pico Taxi and Taxi Madalena.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Madalena Stop
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