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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vila Franca de Xira to Santarém is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Franca de Xira to Santarém will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 09 Nov, we found 3 trains from Vila Franca de Xira to Santarém, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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 Vila Franca de Xira to Santarém run on average 26 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 20m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:51 |
Last train 23:23 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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The table below shows live departures for Vila Franca de Xira to Santarém trains for today, Sunday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 511 | 7:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h20 | 8:12 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4407 | 8:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h44 | 8:55 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 541 | 8:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h26 | 9:04 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 721 | 9:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h21 | 10:13 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4411 | 10:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h44 | 10:55 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 621 | 11:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h21 | 12:13 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 513 | 12:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h20 | 13:12 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4417 | 13:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h38 | 13:49 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 543 | 13:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h23 | 14:01 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4421 | 15:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h38 | 15:49 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 523 | 15:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h21 | 16:13 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 5601 | 16:39 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h27 | 17:06 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4425 | 17:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h44 | 17:55 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 731 | 17:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h21 | 18:13 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4427 | 18:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h44 | 18:55 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 515 | 18:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h20 | 19:12 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4429 | 19:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h44 | 19:55 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 19:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h26 | 20:04 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 723 | 19:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h21 | 20:13 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4431 | 20:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h44 | 20:55 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4433 | 21:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h38 | 21:49 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 529 | 22:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h21 | 23:13 Santarém station | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4437 | 23:11 Vila Franca de Xira | 0h38 | 23:49 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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Most Vila Franca de Xira to Santarém trains use the Vila Franca de Xira to Santarem station pair. Use this guide to compare Vila Franca de Xira and Santarém train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vila Franca de Xira 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 O Forno, Restaurante Taverna do Areal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Vila Franca de Xira. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vila Franca de Xira. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vila Franca de Xira: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vila Franca de Xira: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vila Franca de Xira: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Lezíria Parque Hotel, Hostel DP.
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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