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Museu Municipal de Santiago do Cacém
Local museum in Santiago do Cacém presenting regional history, archaeology, and community memory in a compact cultural visit.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£7
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£9
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
2 h
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
2 h 2 m
Trains on 13 Oct
3
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Faro to Ermidas Do Sado is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Faro to Ermidas Do Sado will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 3 trains from Faro to Ermidas Do Sado, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.






Trains from Faro to Ermidas Do Sado run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 7:00 |
Last train 20:06 |
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The table below shows live departures for Faro to Ermidas Do Sado trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 672 | 14:15 Faro station | 2h04 | 16:19 Ermidas-Sado | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 674 | 18:15 Faro station | 2h01 | 20:16 Ermidas-Sado | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
![]() | 8:22 Faro | 2h00 | 10:22 Ermidas Do Sado | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Local museum in Santiago do Cacém presenting regional history, archaeology, and community memory in a compact cultural visit.
Railway-focused museum in Entroncamento with locomotives, carriages, and exhibits on Portuguese rail history, suited to enthusiasts and families.
Museum at Miróbriga interpreting Roman remains through artefacts and displays, useful before or after visiting the archaeological site.
Pleasant riverside area in Alcácer do Sal with views over the Sado and a relaxed walking atmosphere near the historic centre.
Historic centre of Santiago do Cacém with narrow streets, traditional buildings, and easy access to the castle and church.
Central village garden and public space for a quiet walk, offering a simple sense of local daily life in Ermidas do Sado.
Migas alentejanas are a rustic bread dish with garlic, olive oil and herbs, often served with pork. They are a hallmark of inland Alentejo home cooking.
Açorda alentejana is a bread soup with garlic, coriander, olive oil and poached egg. It is one of Alentejo’s most emblematic traditional comfort dishes.
Porco preto comes from the prized black Iberian pig, usually grilled or fried. It is especially valued in Alentejo for its rich flavour and local farming tradition.
Well-known traditional restaurant in Santiago do Cacém with Alentejo specialities, charcoal-grilled meats and a spacious, family-friendly dining room.
Traditional Portuguese restaurant in Ermidas do Sado, known locally for hearty regional dishes and a straightforward, relaxed atmosphere.
Casual local spot in Ermidas do Sado serving grills, daily specials and simple Alentejo-style cooking in an informal setting.
Generally cheaper than Portugal’s main tourist cities, with lower lodging and dining prices; local transport and simple meals are usually good value for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Ermidas-Sado -> Gare do Oriente, Lisboa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faro to Ermidas Do Sado 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 Ermidas Do Sado, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Faro to Ermidas Do Sado trains use the Faro to Ermidas-Sado station pair. Use this guide to compare Faro and Ermidas Do Sado train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Faro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: O Seu Café, Restaurante Centenário, Choco & Nut
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Faro. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Faro. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Faro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Faro: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Faro: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Faro & Beach Club, Hotel Eva Senses, Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo.
Bom Joao is 1 km from Faro city centre. Public transport options include:
Bom Joao has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bom Joao.
ATMs are available at Bom Joao.
Available at Bom Joao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bom Joao: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bom Joao.
Ermidas-Sado is 2 km from Ermidas Do Sado city centre. Public transport options include:
Ermidas-Sado has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Ermidas-Sado.
ATMs are available at Ermidas-Sado.
Available at Ermidas-Sado: Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ermidas-Sado.
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