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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coimbra to Santarém is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Santarém will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Sat 31 Oct, we found 51 trains from Coimbra to Santarém, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
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Trains from Coimbra to Santarém run on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Coimbra to Santarém.
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Santarém trains for today, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 3400 | 2:55 Coimbra-B | 1h44 | 4:39 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4500 · IR 932 | 5:18 Coimbra-B | 2h13 | 7:31 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4500 · IR 932 | 5:22 Bencanta halt | 2h09 | 7:31 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4500 · IR 932 | 5:24 Espadaneira halt | 2h07 | 7:31 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4502 · R 5600 | 6:12 Coimbra-B | 2h15 | 8:27 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4502 · R 5600 | 6:15 Bencanta halt | 2h12 | 8:27 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4502 · R 5600 | 6:18 Espadaneira halt | 2h09 | 8:27 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4504 · R 4412 | 7:12 Coimbra-B | 2h55 | 10:07 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4504 · R 4412 | 7:15 Bencanta halt | 2h52 | 10:07 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4504 · R 4412 | 7:18 Espadaneira halt | 2h49 | 10:07 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4501 · IC 520 | 7:30 Espadaneira halt | 1h47 | 9:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4501 · IC 520 | 7:33 Bencanta halt | 1h44 | 9:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 520 | 7:57 Coimbra-B | 1h20 | 9:17 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4505 · IC 510 | 8:14 Espadaneira halt | 2h34 | 10:48 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4505 · IC 510 | 8:16 Bencanta halt | 2h32 | 10:48 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4506 · IC 540 | 8:23 Coimbra-B | 2h16 | 10:39 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4506 · IC 540 | 8:26 Bencanta halt | 2h13 | 10:39 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4506 · IC 540 | 8:29 Espadaneira halt | 2h10 | 10:39 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16808 · IC 510 | 9:05 Bencanta halt | 1h43 | 10:48 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16808 · IC 510 | 9:08 Espadaneira halt | 1h40 | 10:48 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4509 · IC 730 | 9:19 Espadaneira halt | 1h58 | 11:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 510 | 9:22 Coimbra-B | 1h26 | 10:48 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4509 · IC 730 | 9:22 Bencanta halt | 1h55 | 11:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 730 | 9:54 Coimbra-B | 1h23 | 11:17 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4508 · R 4420 | 10:22 Coimbra-B | 2h39 | 13:01 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4508 · R 4420 | 10:25 Bencanta halt | 2h36 | 13:01 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4508 · R 4420 | 10:28 Espadaneira halt | 2h33 | 13:01 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16811 · IC 720 | 10:58 Espadaneira halt | 2h19 | 13:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16811 · IC 720 | 11:01 Bencanta halt | 2h16 | 13:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 720 | 11:56 Coimbra-B | 1h21 | 13:17 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
U 16815 · IC 524 | 12:58 Espadaneira halt | 2h19 | 15:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16815 · IC 524 | 13:01 Bencanta halt | 2h16 | 15:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4510 · R 4426 | 13:30 Coimbra-B | 2h36 | 16:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4510 · R 4426 | 13:33 Bencanta halt | 2h33 | 16:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4510 · R 4426 | 13:36 Espadaneira halt | 2h30 | 16:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 524 | 13:56 Coimbra-B | 1h21 | 15:17 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4515 · IC 512 | 14:15 Espadaneira halt | 2h03 | 16:18 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4515 · IC 512 | 14:18 Bencanta halt | 2h00 | 16:18 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 512 | 14:52 Coimbra-B | 1h26 | 16:18 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
U 16819 · IC 722 | 15:00 Espadaneira halt | 2h17 | 17:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16819 · IC 722 | 15:02 Bencanta halt | 2h15 | 17:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16818 · IC 722 | 15:10 Bencanta halt | 2h07 | 17:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16818 · IC 722 | 15:13 Espadaneira halt | 2h04 | 17:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 722 | 15:56 Coimbra-B | 1h21 | 17:17 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4512 · R 4432 | 16:27 Coimbra-B | 2h39 | 19:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4512 · R 4432 | 16:30 Bencanta halt | 2h36 | 19:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4512 · R 4432 | 16:33 Espadaneira halt | 2h33 | 19:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4514 · R 4434 | 17:22 Coimbra-B | 2h46 | 20:08 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4514 · R 4434 | 17:25 Bencanta halt | 2h43 | 20:08 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4514 · AP 126 | 17:25 Bencanta halt | 2h32 | 19:57 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4514 · R 4434 | 17:28 Espadaneira halt | 2h40 | 20:08 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4514 · AP 126 | 17:28 Espadaneira halt | 2h29 | 19:57 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16825 · AP 126 | 17:58 Espadaneira halt | 1h59 | 19:57 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16825 · AP 126 | 18:01 Bencanta halt | 1h56 | 19:57 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4516 · R 4436 | 18:23 Coimbra-B | 2h43 | 21:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4516 · R 4436 | 18:26 Bencanta halt | 2h40 | 21:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4516 · R 4436 | 18:29 Espadaneira halt | 2h37 | 21:06 Santarém station | 1 change | |
AP 126 | 18:43 Coimbra-B | 1h14 | 19:57 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 620 | 18:56 Coimbra-B | 1h21 | 20:17 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
U 16829 · IC 514 | 19:58 Espadaneira halt | 1h50 | 21:48 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16829 · IC 514 | 20:01 Bencanta halt | 1h47 | 21:48 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16828 · IC 514 | 20:05 Bencanta halt | 1h43 | 21:48 Santarém station | 1 change | |
U 16828 · IC 514 | 20:08 Espadaneira halt | 1h40 | 21:48 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4521 · IC 528 | 20:20 Espadaneira halt | 1h57 | 22:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 514 | 20:20 Coimbra-B | 1h28 | 21:48 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4520 · R 4440 | 20:22 Coimbra-B | 2h43 | 23:05 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4521 · IC 528 | 20:23 Bencanta halt | 1h54 | 22:17 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4520 · R 4440 | 20:25 Bencanta halt | 2h40 | 23:05 Santarém station | 1 change | |
R 4520 · R 4440 | 20:27 Espadaneira halt | 2h38 | 23:05 Santarém station | 1 change | |
IC 528 | 20:56 Coimbra-B | 1h21 | 22:17 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
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The city’s main museum, set in a former church. It presents archaeology, sculpture and decorative arts that explain Santarém’s long history.
Museum inside the old church of São João de Alporão, displaying archaeological finds and stonework. Ideal for understanding the city’s medieval past.
Small contemporary art venue in the former market complex. Visit for changing exhibitions and a fresh cultural counterpoint to the old town.
Hilltop garden on the old castle site with sweeping river-plain views. It is the city’s signature promenade and the best place for sunset.
The historic main square, framed by civic buildings and cafés. A practical starting point for walks and a good place to absorb local daily life.
Historic riverside district below the upper town, associated with old river trade. Worth exploring for a more local feel and different city perspective.
A rich pork and bean stew with cabbage, sausages and cured meats. A Ribatejo staple that reflects the region’s rural farming traditions.
Bread soup with poached eggs, garlic, coriander and olive oil, often enriched with cod or pork. Traditional comfort food widely eaten in Ribatejo.
Fresh river eel, usually fried or stewed. It is closely tied to the Tagus and the wetlands around Santarém, making it a classic local speciality.
Refined dining in a historic building, serving polished Portuguese cuisine and regional wines in an elegant atmosphere for a longer meal.
Traditional restaurant known for Ribatejo cooking, grilled meats and regional dishes in a relaxed local setting near the historic centre.
Well-known house for hearty Portuguese classics, especially stone soup and regional fare, with a casual atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Portugal: stays, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in Lisbon or Porto, but tourist-season rates can lift hotel and dining costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafés, small change is fine. Taxi fares are usually rounded up modestly.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Santarém by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santarém, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coimbra to Santarém trains use the Coimbra-B to Santarem station pair. Use this guide to compare Coimbra and Santarém train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coimbra-B is 2 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Coimbra-B has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Coimbra-B.
ATMs are available at Coimbra-B.
Available at Coimbra-B: Taxis, WC.
Available at Coimbra-B: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbra-B.
Bencanta is 3 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Bencanta has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Bencanta.
ATMs are available at Bencanta.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bencanta.
Espadaneira is 4 km from Coimbra city centre. Public transport options include:
Espadaneira has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Espadaneira.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espadaneira.
Santarem is 1 km from Santarém city centre. Public transport options include:
Santarem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: O Micas, Taberna do Quinzena
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Santarem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Santarem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santarem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santarem: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santarem: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Umu, Santarém Hotel, Hotel Vitoria.
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