The cheapest and fastest ferries from Velas to Praia
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Velas to Praia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Velas to Praia will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £39.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Velas for Praia every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 23 Dec the direct ferries cover the 46 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 35 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
Velas to Praia ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Velas to Praia ferries for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:40 Velas | 2h35 | 12:15 Praia | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Velas to Praia
Ferries from Velas to Praia run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:40, the last at 20:55. The fastest ferry covers the 24 nautical miles (46 km) distance in 2h 35m. There are 1 sailings per week.
Distance 24 nautical miles (46 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 2h 35m |
First ferry 09:40 |
Last ferry 20:55 |
FAQs: Velas to Praia ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Velas to Praia 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 Praia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Velas and Praia
- 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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