Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Funchal and Madeira, with day trips to Caniço.
Charter coach rental in Funchal
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
Coach hire with driver in Funchal
Coach hire in Funchal keeps large groups together: one bus, one professional driver, luggage in the hold and a timetable built around your programme.
Coach routes from Funchal often include Caniço (≈8 km), Machico (≈15 km), Vila Baleira (≈70 km) and Camacha (≈70 km). Multi-day bus tours can start or end in Funchal.
Cruise shore excursion bus in Funchal
Cruise lines call at Funchal, and groups who prefer their own programme hire a private bus for the day. Tell us the ship, the arrival and all-aboard times and the passenger count; we quote a shore excursion coach or minibus from the cruise port. We also handle Funchal cruise port transfers to and from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Porto Santo Airport (PXO) for embarkation and disembarkation days.
Coach hire in Funchal for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Funchal, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Funchal through Portugal and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Funchal
Coach hire near Funchal
- Coach hire in Caniço ≈8 km
- Coach hire in Machico ≈15 km
- Coach hire in Vila Baleira ≈70 km
- Coach hire in Camacha ≈70 km
- Coach hire in Santa Cruz de la Palma ≈450 km
- Coach hire in La Laguna ≈470 km
- Coach hire in Santa Cruz de Tenerife ≈470 km
- Coach hire in La Orotava ≈475 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Portugal · Coach hire in Madeira.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Funchal?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Funchal?
Yes. Coach day trips from Funchal to Caniço, Machico and Vila Baleira are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Funchal cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Funchal.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Funchal, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.