How to get from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo by bus and ferry?

From Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo by bus and ferry

To get from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo in São Vicente, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the 2 ferry from Porto Tarrafal station to Mindelo Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C1 bus and finally take the C4 bus from Praça Dr. Regala station to Parada De Ónibus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Porto Tarrafal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Mindelo on the Moovit app.

96min
Ferry - 22
Bus - C1C1
Bus - C4C4
Walk to Mindelo
Leaves from Porto Tarrafal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Porto Tarrafal
  • 2
    Ferry - 22
    Wait for ferry
    2
    Mindelo
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Mindelo Ferry Terminal
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parada De Ónibus
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - C1C1
    Wait for bus
    C1
    Praça Dr. Regala - Chã De Alecrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Praça Dr. Regala
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Praça Dr. Regala - Cruz João D'Evora - Cruz De Espía - Fonte Inés
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Ónibus
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mindelo
    Walk to
    Mindelo
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo by bus and ferry via 2, C2 and C4

To get from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo in São Vicente, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the 2 ferry from Porto Tarrafal station to Mindelo Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2 bus and finally take the C4 bus from Praça Dr. Regala station to Parada De Ónibus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Porto Tarrafal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Mindelo on the Moovit app.

106min
Ferry - 22
Bus - C2C2
Bus - C4C4
Walk to Mindelo
Leaves from Porto Tarrafal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Porto Tarrafal
  • 2
    Ferry - 22
    Wait for ferry
    2
    Mindelo
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Mindelo Ferry Terminal
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parada De Ónibus
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Praça Dr. Regala - Che Guevara
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Praça Dr. Regala
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Praça Dr. Regala - Cruz João D'Evora - Cruz De Espía - Fonte Inés
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Ónibus
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mindelo
    Walk to
    Mindelo
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo

The distance between Porto Tarrafal, São Vicente and Mindelo, São Vicente is approximately 107.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in São Vicente – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Porto Tarrafal) and destination (Mindelo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

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Alternative route from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo by bus and ferry via 2, C2 and C4

To get from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo in São Vicente, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the 2 ferry from Porto Tarrafal station to Mindelo Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2 bus and finally take the C4 bus from Praça Dr. Regala station to Parada De Ónibus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Porto Tarrafal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Mindelo on the Moovit app.

106min
Ferry - 22
Bus - C2C2
Bus - C4C4
Walk to Mindelo
Leaves from Porto Tarrafal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Porto Tarrafal
  • 2
    Ferry - 22
    Wait for ferry
    2
    Mindelo
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Mindelo Ferry Terminal
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parada De Ónibus
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Praça Dr. Regala - Che Guevara
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Praça Dr. Regala
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    Praça Dr. Regala - Cruz João D'Evora - Cruz De Espía - Fonte Inés
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Ónibus
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mindelo
    Walk to
    Mindelo
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Ferry line 2, Bus line C1, Bus line C4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Ferry line 2, Bus line C2, Bus line C4.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Porto Tarrafal and Mindelo?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo?

    The 2 ferry line goes from Mindelo station near Porto Tarrafal in Cabo Verde to Mindelo Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Mindelo Ferry Terminal station near Mindelo in São Vicente.

  • How long does it take to travel from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Porto Tarrafal in Cabo Verde and Mindelo in São Vicente by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Porto Tarrafal to get to Mindelo?

    Get on the 2 ferry from the Mindelo station near Porto Tarrafal in Cabo Verde.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Porto Tarrafal and Mindelo?

    Get off the ferry at the Mindelo Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Mindelo in São Vicente.

  • When is the last ferry from Porto Tarrafal to Mindelo?

    The last ferry from Porto Tarrafal in Cabo Verde to Mindelo in São Vicente is the São Vicente - São Nicolau line. It leaves the Porto Tarrafal station at 6:00 PM.

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