The cheapest and fastest trains from Santarém to Leiria
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santarém to Leiria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santarém to Leiria will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santarém for Leiria every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Santarém to Leiria
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santarém to Leiria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 58 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santarém to Leiria train times
The table below shows live departures for Santarém to Leiria trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4407 · R 4513 · IR 802 | 08:55 Santarém station | 6h13 | 15:08 Leiria station | 2 changes | |
IC 621 · IR 802 | 12:14 Santarém station | 2h54 | 15:08 Leiria station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santarém to Leiria
Trains from Santarém to Leiria run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 19:57. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 19:57 |
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Santarém to Leiria trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Santarém and Leiria from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Santarém to Leiria train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santarém to Leiria 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 Leiria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santarém and Leiria
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Rua de São Bento.
- O Micas
- Taberna do Quinzena
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Umu
- Santarém Hotel
- Hotel Vitoria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but details on hours and pricing are not specified.
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel TRYP by Wyndham Leiria
- Eurosol Residence Hotel
- Hotel São Luis
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Lisbon and Coimbra

