- Must visit
Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenáculo
Major museum with archaeology, painting, sculpture and sacred art in the former episcopal palace beside the cathedral.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santarém to Évora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santarém to Évora will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 trains from Santarém to Évora, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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 Évora run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 19:06 |
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The table below shows live departures for Santarém to Évora trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4404 · IC 594 | 7:07 Santarém station | 4h33 | 11:40 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4408 · IC 594 | 8:07 Santarém station | 3h33 | 11:40 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4408 · IC 596 | 8:07 Santarém station | 10h34 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4410 · IC 596 | 9:02 Santarém station | 9h39 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 540 · IC 596 | 10:40 Santarém station | 8h01 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 540 · IC 598 | 10:40 Santarém station | 10h06 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 510 · IC 598 | 10:49 Santarém station | 9h57 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 510 · IC 596 | 10:49 Santarém station | 7h52 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4414 · IC 596 | 11:02 Santarém station | 7h39 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4414 · IC 598 | 11:02 Santarém station | 9h44 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 522 · IC 598 | 11:18 Santarém station | 9h28 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 522 · IC 596 | 11:18 Santarém station | 7h23 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4418 · IC 596 | 12:07 Santarém station | 6h34 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4418 · IC 598 | 12:07 Santarém station | 8h39 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4420 · IC 598 | 13:02 Santarém station | 7h44 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4420 · IC 596 | 13:02 Santarém station | 5h39 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 720 · IC 596 | 13:18 Santarém station | 5h23 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 720 · IC 598 | 13:18 Santarém station | 7h28 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4422 · IC 598 | 14:07 Santarém station | 6h39 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4422 · IC 596 | 14:07 Santarém station | 4h34 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 524 · IC 596 | 15:18 Santarém station | 3h23 | 18:41 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 524 · IC 598 | 15:18 Santarém station | 5h28 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4426 · IC 598 | 16:06 Santarém station | 4h40 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 516 · IC 598 | 16:19 Santarém station | 4h27 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
R 4428 · IC 598 | 17:02 Santarém station | 3h44 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 722 · IC 598 | 17:18 Santarém station | 3h28 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
IC 542 · IC 598 | 17:40 Santarém station | 3h06 | 20:46 Evora | 1 change | |
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Major museum with archaeology, painting, sculpture and sacred art in the former episcopal palace beside the cathedral.
Museum presenting religious art and historic objects linked to the cathedral, including liturgical pieces and treasury displays.
Contemporary art centre in a former palace, showing temporary exhibitions and cultural programming in a striking historic setting.
Elegant central square framed by arcades, churches and civic buildings. A natural starting point for exploring Évora on foot.
Public garden with lawns, fountains, romantic ruins and peacocks. A pleasant place for a break near several major monuments.
Historic street known for whitewashed houses, traditional character and a quieter atmosphere away from the busiest squares.
A rich Alentejo bread soup with garlic, coriander, olive oil and poached eggs, sometimes with cod. It is a hallmark of Évora home cooking.
Pork marinated with paprika and garlic, then fried with local clams. This land-and-sea classic is strongly linked to Alentejo cooking.
Slow-cooked lamb stew with bread, herbs and vegetables. A celebratory Alentejo dish, especially traditional around Easter and family gatherings.
Casual tavern-style venue focused on petiscos, Alentejo staples and local wines, with a lively atmosphere suited to sharing plates.
Refined Alentejo cooking in an elegant historic setting, known for regional ingredients, thoughtful wine pairings and polished service.
Traditional restaurant near the centre serving classic Alentejo dishes, local wines and hearty portions in a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal: stays in high season rise, but dining and local buses remain reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in cafés and taxis, but tipping is not expected.
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Most Santarém to Évora trains use the Santarem to Evora station pair. Use this guide to compare Santarém and Évora 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.
Evora 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 Fialho, Tasquinha do Oliveira
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Evora. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Evora. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Evora: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Evora: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Evora.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Dom Fernando, Moov Hotel Évora, Évora Olive Hotel.
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