The cheapest and fastest ferries from Praia to Horta
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Praia to Horta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Praia to Horta will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Praia for Horta on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct ferries cover the 81 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest ferries will take 5 h 15 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
Praia to Horta ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Praia to Horta ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:15 PM Praia | 5h15 | 1:30 AM Horta | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Praia to Horta
Ferries from Praia to Horta run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 20:15. The fastest ferry covers the 43 nautical miles (81 km) distance in 5h 15m. There are 1 sailings per week.
Distance 43 nautical miles (81 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 5h 15m |
First ferry 07:00 |
Last ferry 20:15 |
FAQs: Ferry from Praia to Horta
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Praia to Horta 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 Horta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Praia to Horta
- 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Restaurante Genuíno (0.3km)
- Restaurante Atlético (0.6km)
- Canto da Doca (0.8km)
- Main companies are Horta Taxi and Azores Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Horta Bus Stop
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