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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santarém to Coimbra
Showing times and prices for May 11
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
110 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santarém to Coimbra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santarém to Coimbra will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Fast trains
Of the 55 trains that leave Santarém for Coimbra on Mon, May 11, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 11 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Mon, May 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.
R 4431 · R 34018:55 PM2h11Santarém station11:06 PMEspadaneira halt$151One-way1 transfer- R 4419 · R 45172:55 PM2h15Santarém station5:10 PMEspadaneira halt$151One-way1 transfer
- R 5601 · R 45195:07 PM2h08Santarém station7:15 PMEspadaneira halt$151One-way1 transfer
- R 5601 · R 45195:07 PM2h11Santarém station7:18 PMBencanta halt$151One-way1 transfer
- R 4431 · R 34018:55 PM2h13Santarém station11:08 PMBencanta halt$151One-way1 transfer
AP 1218:40 AM1h11Santarém station9:51 AMCoimbra-B$281One-way0 transfers
IC 7238:14 PM1h17Santarém station9:31 PMCoimbra-B$211One-way0 transfers- IC 5217:14 AM1h17Santarém station8:31 AMCoimbra-B$211One-way0 transfers
- IC 7316:14 PM1h19Santarém station7:33 PMCoimbra-B$211One-way0 transfers
- IC 5234:14 PM1h19Santarém station5:33 PMCoimbra-B$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Santarém to Coimbra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santarém to Coimbra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$14 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Santarém to Coimbra is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Santarém to Coimbra:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santarém to Coimbra costing on average $14 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from Santarém to Coimbra is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.
Other travel options to Coimbra take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santarém and Coimbra including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Santarém to Coimbra among Omio's users.
Live departures
Santarém to Coimbra train times
The table below shows live departures for Santarém to Coimbra trains for today, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 513 · U 16818 | 1:13 PM Santarém station | 1h57 | 3:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 513 · U 16819 | 1:13 PM Santarém station | 1h49 | 3:02 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 513 · U 16819 | 1:13 PM Santarém station | 1h46 | 2:59 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 513 | 1:13 PM Santarém station | 1h25 | 2:38 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| R 4417 · R 4517 | 1:49 PM Santarém station | 3h27 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
| R 4417 · R 4517 | 1:49 PM Santarém station | 3h21 | 5:10 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| R 4417 · R 4517 | 1:49 PM Santarém station | 3h23 | 5:12 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 543 · R 4517 | 2:02 PM Santarém station | 3h08 | 5:10 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 543 · R 4517 | 2:02 PM Santarém station | 3h14 | 5:16 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
| IC 543 · R 4517 | 2:02 PM Santarém station | 3h10 | 5:12 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 523 · U 16825 | 4:14 PM Santarém station | 1h44 | 5:58 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 523 · U 16825 | 4:14 PM Santarém station | 1h46 | 6:00 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 523 | 4:14 PM Santarém station | 1h19 | 5:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 523 · U 16824 | 4:14 PM Santarém station | 1h56 | 6:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| R 5601 · R 4519 | 5:07 PM Santarém station | 2h08 | 7:15 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| R 5601 · R 4519 | 5:07 PM Santarém station | 2h16 | 7:23 PM Coimbra-B | 1 transfer | |
| R 5601 · R 4519 | 5:07 PM Santarém station | 2h11 | 7:18 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 731 · U 16828 | 6:14 PM Santarém station | 1h51 | 8:05 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 731 | 6:14 PM Santarém station | 1h19 | 7:33 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 731 · U 16828 | 6:14 PM Santarém station | 1h53 | 8:07 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 515 | 7:13 PM Santarém station | 1h25 | 8:38 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 515 · U 16831 | 7:13 PM Santarém station | 1h45 | 8:58 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 515 · U 16831 | 7:13 PM Santarém station | 1h47 | 9:00 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 723 · U 16830 | 8:14 PM Santarém station | 2h39 | 10:53 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 723 · U 16830 | 8:14 PM Santarém station | 2h36 | 10:50 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 723 | 8:14 PM Santarém station | 1h17 | 9:31 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 529 · U 16800 | 10:44 PM Santarém station | 1h49 | 12:33 AM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 529 | 10:44 PM Santarém station | 1h19 | 12:03 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 529 · U 16800 | 10:44 PM Santarém station | 1h47 | 12:31 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 11 | |||||
| IC 521 · U 16808 | 7:14 AM Santarém station | 1h53 | 9:07 AM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 521 · U 16808 | 7:14 AM Santarém station | 1h51 | 9:05 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 521 | 7:14 AM Santarém station | 1h17 | 8:31 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 511 · U 16810 | 8:13 AM Santarém station | 1h57 | 10:10 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 511 | 8:13 AM Santarém station | 1h25 | 9:38 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 511 · U 16809 | 8:13 AM Santarém station | 1h53 | 10:06 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 511 · U 16809 | 8:13 AM Santarém station | 1h50 | 10:03 AM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| AP 121 · U 16810 | 8:40 AM Santarém station | 1h30 | 10:10 AM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| AP 121 | 8:40 AM Santarém station | 1h11 | 9:51 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AP 121 · U 16810 | 8:40 AM Santarém station | 1h32 | 10:12 AM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 721 · U 16812 | 10:14 AM Santarém station | 1h56 | 12:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 721 · U 16812 | 10:14 AM Santarém station | 1h58 | 12:12 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 721 | 10:14 AM Santarém station | 1h19 | 11:33 AM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 621 | 12:14 PM Santarém station | 1h20 | 1:34 PM Coimbra-B | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 621 · U 16816 | 12:14 PM Santarém station | 1h56 | 2:10 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 621 · U 16817 | 12:14 PM Santarém station | 1h46 | 2:00 PM Bencanta halt | 1 transfer | |
| IC 621 · U 16817 | 12:14 PM Santarém station | 1h44 | 1:58 PM Espadaneira halt | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santarém to Coimbra
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Trains from Santarém to Coimbra run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 1h 19m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Santarém to Coimbra trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Santarém and Coimbra from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Comboios De Portugal
About
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway company of Portugal, operating medium- and long-distance services across the country as well as international connections to Spain and France. CP’s train types include Alfa Pendular (AP), high-speed trains reaching up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon, and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains running at up to 200 km/h; Inter-Regional (IR) for medium-distance travel; and Regional services for local routes. International (IN) trains connect Portugal with key destinations abroad. Fare options include Promo tickets — available 5 to 60 days in advance and non-refundable — and Normal tickets, which are refundable for a fee. Both fare types are offered in 1st and 2nd class. Onboard amenities may include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Lisbon–Porto, Lisbon–Faro, and Porto–Faro, offering scenic views of Portugal’s countryside and coastline.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€6)
Comboios De Portugal frequency
49 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar-cafeteria service with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Santarém to Coimbra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santarém to Coimbra 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 Coimbra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Santarém to Coimbra can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $8 (€6), while the average price is around $14 (€11).
The train from Santarém to Coimbra takes 1h 19m and runs 48 per day.
The first train from Santarém to Coimbra leaves at 1:00 AM.
The distance by train from Santarém to Coimbra is 68 miles (110 km).
The last train from Santarém to Coimbra leaves at 11:49 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Santarém to Coimbra.
Yes, there is a direct train from Santarém to Coimbra. This service operates 10 times per day, provided by Comboios De Portugal.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Santarém to Coimbra.
The train station in Santarém that goes to Coimbra is Santarém station, which connects to Coimbra-B.
The cheapest way to get from Santarém to Coimbra is by bus, with a cost of around $4 (€3).
The train journey from Santarém to Coimbra offers scenic views of the Portuguese countryside, including rolling hills, vineyards, and picturesque towns along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Santarém to Coimbra is feasible. The journey takes 1h 19m and trains run 48 times per day over a distance of 68 miles (110 km).
In Coimbra, you can explore the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, attend a soulful Fado concert, stroll along the scenic Mondego River, visit the interactive Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, and discover vibrant local markets. Notable sights include the historic University of Coimbra, the baroque Biblioteca Joanina, the Romanesque Sé Velha cathedral, the partially submerged Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, and the Machado de Castro National Museum with its Roman artifacts.
A stay of two to three days in Coimbra is ideal to explore its historic university, visit the Joanina Library, stroll through the charming streets, and enjoy local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Santarém to Coimbra.
Since both Santarém and Coimbra are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Coimbra include Porto, Aveiro, Nazaré, Figueira da Foz Municipality, Tomar.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Santarém to Coimbra among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Portugal uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, while carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Coimbra, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport and popular tourist spots. Avoid accepting unsolicited help or offers from strangers to prevent scams. It's also advisable to use licensed taxi services and be wary of overcharging. Staying vigilant in busy areas and keeping valuables secure helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santarém to Coimbra
Santarém
Coimbra
The major train station for departures in Santarém is Santarem. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Santarem for your trip from Santarém to Coimbra.
Santarem
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available near the station with access from Rua de São Bento.
Dining
- O Micas
- Taberna do Quinzena
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel Umu
- Santarém Hotel
- Hotel Vitoria
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
Public transit options for Santarem
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity services
The major train station for arrivals in Coimbra is Coimbra-B. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coimbra-B for your journey to Coimbra from Santarém.
Amenities at train station
Dining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCBike Parking
Car RentalBencanta
Amenities at train station
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Amenities at train station
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