Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Funchal by bus
Funchal lies 471 km (293 mi) north of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 575 km (357 mi) of road.
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Funchal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Population | 211,359 | 105,795 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 280 m (919 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Madeira) |
| Postal codes | 38001–38320 | 2640-379–9064-512 |
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.
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Common questions
How far is Funchal from Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
471 km (293 mi) in a straight line, north of Santa Cruz de Tenerife; by road roughly 575 km (357 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Funchal by bus?
About 8 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Funchal?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.