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Casa dos Patudos - Museu de Alpiarça
Not in Santarém city but a respected regional museum in the district, known for decorative arts, painting, and the former residence of José Relvas.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Beja to Santarém is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beja to Santarém will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Beja for Santarém on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Beja to Santarém among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Beja to Santarém:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Beja to Santarém costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Santarém take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Beja to Santarém buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Beja, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 7:45 PM Santarem, Terminal Rodovario | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Beja, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h30 | 6:00 PM Santarem, Terminal Rodovario | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 · 40 | 5:00 PM Beja, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h30 | 9:30 PM Santarem, Terminal Rodovario | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Beja to Santarém run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Santarém — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santarém trip today.
Not in Santarém city but a respected regional museum in the district, known for decorative arts, painting, and the former residence of José Relvas.
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Major railway museum in Entroncamento within the district, with restored locomotives and strong appeal for transport and industrial heritage fans.
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; small change for cafés; round up taxis.
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