The cheapest and fastest ferries from Horta to Velas
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Horta to Velas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horta to Velas will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Horta for Velas every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, 05 Nov the direct ferries cover the 40 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 5 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.


Live departures
Horta to Velas ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:15 Horta | 2h05 | 22:20 Velas | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Horta to Velas

Distance 21 nautical miles (40 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 7 |
Fastest ferry 1h 40m |
First ferry 00:10 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Atlânticoline from Horta to VelasYou can travel by ferry between Horta to Velas with Atlânticoline for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Horta to Velas ferries

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 Velas, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Horta and Velas
- 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
- Restaurante São Jorge (0.3km)
- Café Restaurante Velense (0.5km)
- Restaurante Fornos de Lava (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxis Jorge and Taxis Ilha Azul.
- Bus Line 1, Velas Stop
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