Madrid to Funchal by bus
Funchal lies 1,460 km (907 mi) south-west of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 1,781 km (1,106 mi) of road.
| Madrid | Funchal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Population | 3.3 million | 105,795 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 280 m (919 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Madeira) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 2640-379–9064-512 |
Clocks in Funchal are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 26 h 26 min journey lands only 25 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Funchal
Crossing from Spain into Portugal: the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Madrid to Funchal
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Staying in Funchal
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Common questions
How far is Funchal from Madrid?
1,460 km (907 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Madrid; by road roughly 1,781 km (1,106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Funchal by bus?
About 26 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Funchal?
Funchal is 1 h behind at the moment (Atlantic/Madeira against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in Funchal?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.