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Museu Municipal de Faro
The city museum, housed in a former convent inside the old town, presents archaeology, sacred art, and regional history. It is the key museum for understanding Faro’s past and is widely recommended.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santarém to Faro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santarém to Faro will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Santarém to Faro without transferring at least once.
R 4428 · IC 574
R 4416 · IC 572
IC 570 · R 5600
R 4426 · AP 184
AP 180 · IR 932
AP 180 · IR 932
IC 512 · AP 184
IC 520 · IC 570
R 4402 · AP 180
IC 720 · IC 572Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santarém to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santarém to Faro:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santarém to Faro costing on average $31 (€26).
A bus is $173 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santarém to Faro costing on average $193 (€159).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Santarém to Faro trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 23400 · IC 572 | 4:52 AM Santarém station | 12h43 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 23400 · AP 180 | 4:52 AM Santarém station | 6h31 | 11:23 AM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 23400 · IC 570 | 4:52 AM Santarém station | 8h38 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4400 · IC 570 | 6:07 AM Santarém station | 7h23 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4400 · AP 180 | 6:07 AM Santarém station | 5h16 | 11:23 AM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4400 · IC 572 | 6:07 AM Santarém station | 11h28 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IR 930 · IC 572 | 6:46 AM Santarém station | 10h49 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IR 930 · IC 570 | 6:46 AM Santarém station | 6h44 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IR 930 · AP 180 | 6:46 AM Santarém station | 4h37 | 11:23 AM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4402 · AP 180 | 7:07 AM Santarém station | 4h16 | 11:23 AM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4402 · IC 572 | 7:07 AM Santarém station | 10h28 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4402 · IC 570 | 7:07 AM Santarém station | 6h23 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IR 932 · IC 570 | 7:32 AM Santarém station | 5h58 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IR 932 · AP 180 | 7:32 AM Santarém station | 3h51 | 11:23 AM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IR 932 · IC 572 | 7:32 AM Santarém station | 10h03 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4406 · IC 572 | 8:07 AM Santarém station | 9h28 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4406 · IC 570 | 8:07 AM Santarém station | 5h23 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 5600 · IC 572 | 8:28 AM Santarém station | 9h07 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 5600 · IC 570 | 8:28 AM Santarém station | 5h02 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4410 · AP 184 | 9:02 AM Santarém station | 11h21 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4410 · IC 572 | 9:02 AM Santarém station | 8h33 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 · IC 572 | 9:18 AM Santarém station | 8h17 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 · IC 570 | 9:18 AM Santarém station | 4h12 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 · AP 184 | 9:18 AM Santarém station | 11h05 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4412 · AP 184 | 10:07 AM Santarém station | 10h16 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4412 · IC 574 | 10:07 AM Santarém station | 11h55 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4412 · IC 572 | 10:07 AM Santarém station | 7h28 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 540 · AP 184 | 10:40 AM Santarém station | 9h43 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 540 · IC 572 | 10:40 AM Santarém station | 6h55 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 540 · IC 574 | 10:40 AM Santarém station | 11h22 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 510 · IC 574 | 10:49 AM Santarém station | 11h13 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 510 · IC 572 | 10:49 AM Santarém station | 6h46 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 510 · AP 184 | 10:49 AM Santarém station | 9h34 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4414 · IC 572 | 11:02 AM Santarém station | 6h33 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4414 · IC 574 | 11:02 AM Santarém station | 11h00 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4414 · AP 184 | 11:02 AM Santarém station | 9h21 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · IC 574 | 11:18 AM Santarém station | 10h44 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · IC 572 | 11:18 AM Santarém station | 6h17 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · AP 184 | 11:18 AM Santarém station | 9h05 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4416 · AP 184 | 12:07 PM Santarém station | 8h16 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4416 · IC 574 | 12:07 PM Santarém station | 9h55 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4416 · IC 572 | 12:07 PM Santarém station | 5h28 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4420 · IC 574 | 1:02 PM Santarém station | 9h00 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4420 · AP 184 | 1:02 PM Santarém station | 7h21 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 · IC 574 | 1:18 PM Santarém station | 8h44 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 · IC 572 | 1:18 PM Santarém station | 4h17 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 · AP 184 | 1:18 PM Santarém station | 7h05 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4422 · AP 184 | 2:07 PM Santarém station | 6h16 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4422 · IC 574 | 2:07 PM Santarém station | 7h55 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4424 · IC 574 | 3:02 PM Santarém station | 7h00 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4424 · AP 184 | 3:02 PM Santarém station | 5h21 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 · AP 184 | 3:18 PM Santarém station | 5h05 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 · IC 574 | 3:18 PM Santarém station | 6h44 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4426 · AP 184 | 4:06 PM Santarém station | 4h17 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4426 · IC 574 | 4:06 PM Santarém station | 5h56 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 512 · IC 574 | 4:19 PM Santarém station | 5h43 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 512 · AP 184 | 4:19 PM Santarém station | 4h04 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
R 4428 · IC 574 | 5:02 PM Santarém station | 5h00 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 722 · IC 574 | 5:18 PM Santarém station | 4h44 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 542 · IC 574 | 5:40 PM Santarém station | 4h22 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Santarém to Faro run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€14) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€14) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 6:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Faro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Faro trip today.
The city museum, housed in a former convent inside the old town, presents archaeology, sacred art, and regional history. It is the key museum for understanding Faro’s past and is widely recommended.
An interactive science centre near the marina with family-friendly exhibits focused on the sea, nature, and hands-on learning. A good option for visitors wanting something beyond traditional history.
A small contemporary art gallery in Faro known for temporary exhibitions and local creative work. It is a lesser-known stop for visitors interested in the city’s current cultural scene.
Faro’s old town is the city’s essential walking area, with stone streets, cathedral square, historic gates, and a calmer atmosphere than the modern centre. It is the top area to prioritize.
The marina is a popular waterfront promenade lined with boats and views across the lagoon edge. It is one of the city’s most social and photogenic walking areas.
The cathedral square is the atmospheric heart of the old town, framed by major historic buildings. It is a compact but highly rewarding stop for architecture and photographs.
Algarve seafood stew cooked in a copper cataplana with shellfish, fish, tomato, onion, and herbs. It is one of the region’s signature dishes.
Creamy razor clam rice, a classic Algarve coastal dish prized for its fresh shellfish flavor and silky texture.
Traditional Algarve maize porridge served with small clams. It reflects the region’s rural and maritime cooking traditions.
Established Faro restaurant known for refined Algarve and Portuguese cuisine, careful plating, and a calm old-town atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant in Faro serving seafood, Portuguese classics, and regional dishes in a rustic, welcoming setting.
Popular old-town venue with a stylish courtyard, offering modern Portuguese cooking, seafood, and a lively but polished atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Western European standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while peak-season hotels can raise overall trip costs.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not mandatory, but 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Small change is fine in cafes and bars.
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Faro Airport -> Faro Train Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santarém to Faro 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 Faro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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