Travelling from Horta to Velas? Then the Ferry Horta - Velas offers you a fast and affordable option for your trip. The ferry takes you 19 times a week in 1 hour 40 minutes from Horta (Faial, Azores, Portugal) to Velas (Sao Jorge, Azores, Portugal).
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Information about the ferry connection Horta - Velas
| Ferry connection: | Ferry Horta - Velas |
| Start port: | Horta (Faial, Azores, Portugal) |
| Destination port: | Velas (Sao Jorge, Azores, Portugal) |
| Number of crossings: | 19 times a week |
| Travel time / journey time: | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Booking: | Ferry Horta - Velas book |
| Operators on this route: |
Atlanticoline |
Port information for your journey by ferry from Horta to Velas
Horta
Horta, a picturesque town on the Azorean island of Faial, is known for its lively marina, a meeting point for sailors from all over the world. The city walls are decorated with colorful paintings of sailors. In Horta you will ...
Port address
| Address ferry harbour Horta | |
|---|---|
| Street: | Av. 25 de Abril |
| Postcode & city: | 9900-114 Horta |
| Country: | Portugal |
| GPS: | 38.5409430, -28.62016 |
Travel information
Getting to Faial by car
You can easily reach the Horta ferry port by car, as Horta is a small town. Simply ferry along the island’s main road towards the city center. The ferry port is located on Avenida 25 de Abril, which is well signposted.
Arrival by bus
There is a local bus service in Horta that connects various parts of the city with the ferry port. The buses are a convenient way to get to the port if you don’t want to drive yourself.
Arrival by plane
Horta Airport offers flights from various islands of the Azores and from mainland Portugal. From Horta airport, you can take a cab or the local bus to the ferry port. The airport is only a few kilometers away from the port.
Further information
There are no rail connections to Faial. The island is small, so all destinations can be reached quickly and easily by car or bus. There are also several parking lots in the port area of Horta.
Here you will find more detailed information about the harbour, addresses of the ferry terminals, information about travelling to Horta, as well as all Ferries to Horta.
Velas (São Jorge)
Velas, located on the island of São Jorge in the Azores, offers impressive panoramic views and a rich history. The harbor town is protected from the north winds and surrounds the coastal volcano Morro Grande. The Caravelas Port marina is ...
Port address
| Address ferry harbour Velas (São Jorge) | |
|---|---|
| Street: | Gare Marítima das Velas Porto das |
| Postcode & city: | 9800-308 Velas |
| Country: | Portugal, Azores |
| GPS: | 38.6790530, -28.20415 |
Travel information
Arrival by car
The Velas ferry port can be reached via the local roads on the island of São Jorge:
- From the north (e.g. Beira): Take the EN1 towards Velas and follow the signs to the ferry port
- From the east (e.g. Topo): Take the EN2 to Relvinha and then the EN1 to Velas.
Arrival by bus & train
There are regular bus connections to São Jorge. The nearest bus station to the Velas ferry port is in Velas itself.
Arrival by plane
The nearest airport is on the island of São Jorge. You can take a cab from the airport to the Velas ferry port.
Here you will find more detailed information about the harbour, addresses of the ferry terminals, information about travelling to Velas (São Jorge), as well as all Ferries to Velas (São Jorge).
Alternative ferry connections
To travel from Horta to Velas or from Faial, Azores, Portugal to Sao Jorge, Azores, Portugal, you can also use one of the following alternative ferry routes:
| Route | Start country & destination country |
Number & Duration of trip |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Horta – Madalena | Faial, Azores, PortugalPico, Azores, Portugal | 8 times a day 30 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
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