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Municipal museum focused on Abrantes’ history, archaeology and art. A practical first stop for context before exploring the old town.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santarém to Abrantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santarém to Abrantes will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 4 trains from Santarém to Abrantes, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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 Santarém to Abrantes run on average 34 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 41m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 21:21 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Santarém to Abrantes.
The table below shows live departures for Santarém to Abrantes trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4403 · R 5621 | 6:54 Santarém station | 1h10 | 8:04 Abrantes | 1 change | |
R 4403 · R 5621 | 6:54 Santarém station | 1h17 | 8:11 Alferrarede | 1 change | |
R 5621 · IC 521 | 7:14 Santarém station | 0h50 | 8:04 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 521 · R 5621 | 7:14 Santarém station | 0h57 | 8:11 Alferrarede | 1 change | |
R 4405 · R 481 | 7:55 Santarém station | 1h42 | 9:37 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 511 · R 481 | 8:13 Santarém station | 1h24 | 9:37 Abrantes | 1 change | |
R 481 · AP 121 | 8:40 Santarém station | 0h57 | 9:37 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 541 | 9:05 Santarém station | 0h41 | 9:46 Abrantes | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 721 · R 5623 | 10:14 Santarém station | 1h49 | 12:03 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 721 · R 5623 | 10:14 Santarém station | 1h55 | 12:09 Alferrarede | 1 change | |
R 4411 · R 5623 | 10:55 Santarém station | 1h14 | 12:09 Alferrarede | 1 change | |
R 4411 · R 5623 | 10:55 Santarém station | 1h08 | 12:03 Abrantes | 1 change | |
R 4415 · R 485 | 12:55 Santarém station | 1h12 | 14:07 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 513 · R 485 | 13:13 Santarém station | 0h54 | 14:07 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 543 | 14:02 Santarém station | 0h41 | 14:43 Abrantes | 0 changesdirect | |
R 5601 · IC 523 | 16:14 Santarém station | 1h43 | 17:57 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 523 · R 5601 | 16:14 Santarém station | 1h49 | 18:03 Alferrarede | 1 change | |
R 5601 | 17:07 Santarém station | 0h50 | 17:57 Abrantes | 0 changesdirect | |
R 5601 | 17:07 Santarém station | 0h56 | 18:03 Alferrarede | 0 changesdirect | |
R 5625 · IR 933 | 19:08 Santarém station | 1h02 | 20:10 Alferrarede | 1 change | |
IR 933 · R 5625 | 19:08 Santarém station | 0h56 | 20:04 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 515 · R 5625 | 19:13 Santarém station | 0h57 | 20:10 Alferrarede | 1 change | |
IC 515 · R 5625 | 19:13 Santarém station | 0h51 | 20:04 Abrantes | 1 change | |
IC 545 | 20:05 Santarém station | 0h41 | 20:46 Abrantes | 0 changesdirect | |
R 5653 · IC 723 | 20:14 Santarém station | 2h16 | 22:30 Abrantes | 1 change | |
R 4431 · R 5653 | 20:55 Santarém station | 1h35 | 22:30 Abrantes | 1 change | |
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Municipal museum focused on Abrantes’ history, archaeology and art. A practical first stop for context before exploring the old town.
Contemporary art venue inside the castle complex, showing rotating exhibitions in a distinctive historic setting with fine views nearby.
Interpretation space centred on local military memory and the area’s strategic role. Suitable for visitors wanting a focused historical visit.
Terraced castle garden with panoramic views over the town and river plain. Ideal for a relaxed walk, photos and a first impression of Abrantes.
Main square in the historic centre, framed by civic buildings and everyday local life. A useful base for exploring central Abrantes on foot.
Historic street linking key old-town sights, lined with traditional buildings. A pleasant route for walking between churches, museums and viewpoints.
A hearty local soup of black-eyed beans, cabbage and pasta, long associated with Ribatejo home cooking and village tables.
Slow-roasted kid goat, usually seasoned with garlic, wine and herbs. A festive dish widely eaten in inland central Portugal.
Salt cod baked or roasted with olive oil, onion and potatoes. Bacalhau is central to Portuguese tradition and common in Abrantes restaurants.
Traditional Portuguese restaurant known for grilled meats, fish and regional dishes in a relaxed, dependable setting.
Well-regarded restaurant with a more refined feel, focusing on Portuguese cuisine, grilled fish and meat dishes.
Casual local dining spot serving Portuguese comfort food and daily specials, popular for generous portions and unfussy atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal. Meals and coffee are reasonably priced, and local transport is limited, but hotels can rise in peak periods.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafés. Taxi fares are often rounded up slightly.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santarém to Abrantes 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 Abrantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santarém to Abrantes trains use the Santarem to Alferrarede station pair, with some services arriving at Abrantes. Use this guide to compare Santarém and Abrantes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Alferrarede is 1 km from Abrantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Alferrarede has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alferrarede.
Abrantes is 2 km from Abrantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Abrantes 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: Restaurante Santa Isabel, Restaurante O Alcaide
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Abrantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Abrantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Abrantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Abrantes: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Abrantes.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Turismo de Abrantes, Luna Hotel Turismo.
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