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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santarém to Faro
Showing times and prices for Mar 27
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
255 km
Cheap tickets
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 $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Santarém to Faro without transferring at least once.
R 5600 · IC 57008:28AM5h02
Santarém station01:30PMFaro station
$371One-way
1 transfer
R 4416 · IC 57212:07PM5h28
Santarém station05:35PMFaro station
$371One-way
1 transfer
R 4428 · IC 57405:02PM5h00
Santarém station10:02PMFaro station
$371One-way
1 transfer
R 4426 · AP 18404:06PM4h17
Santarém station08:23PMFaro station
$391One-way
1 transfer
IR 932 · AP 18007:32AM3h51
Santarém station11:23AMFaro station
$401One-way
1 transfer
IR 932 · AP 18007:32AM3h51
Santarém station11:23AMFaro station
$401One-way
1 transfer
IC 512 · AP 18404:19PM4h04
Santarém station08:23PMFaro station
$481One-way
1 transfer
IC 520 · IC 57009:18AM4h12
Santarém station01:30PMFaro station
$401One-way
1 transfer
R 4402 · AP 18007:07AM4h16
Santarém station11:23AMFaro station
$451One-way
1 transfer
R 4426 · AP 18404:06PM4h17
Santarém station08:23PMFaro station
$391One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Santarém to Faro
Omio 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 $15. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m 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.
Live departures
Santarém to Faro train times
The table below shows live departures for Santarém to Faro trains for today, Thursday, March 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:55 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 4400 · AP 180 | 6:07 AM Santarém station | 5h16 | 11:23 AM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4400 · IC 570 | 6:07 AM Santarém station | 7h23 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4400 · IC 572 | 6:07 AM Santarém station | 11h28 | 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 | |
| IR 930 · IC 572 | 6:46 AM Santarém station | 10h49 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4402 · IC 572 | 7:07 AM Santarém station | 10h28 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4402 · AP 180 | 7:07 AM Santarém station | 4h16 | 11:23 AM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4402 · IC 570 | 7:07 AM Santarém station | 6h23 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 932 · IC 572 | 7:32 AM Santarém station | 10h03 | 5:35 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 | |
| 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 570 | 8:28 AM Santarém station | 5h02 | 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 4410 · IC 572 | 9:02 AM Santarém station | 8h33 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4410 · AP 184 | 9:02 AM Santarém station | 11h21 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 520 · AP 184 | 9:18 AM Santarém station | 11h05 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 520 · IC 570 | 9:18 AM Santarém station | 4h12 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 520 · IC 572 | 9:18 AM Santarém station | 8h17 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 4412 · IC 572 | 10:07 AM Santarém station | 7h28 | 5:35 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 | |
| IC 540 · AP 184 | 10:40 AM Santarém station | 9h43 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 540 · IC 574 | 10:40 AM Santarém station | 11h22 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 540 · IC 572 | 10:40 AM Santarém station | 6h55 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 510 · IC 574 | 10:49 AM Santarém station | 11h13 | 10:02 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 510 · AP 184 | 10:49 AM Santarém station | 9h34 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 510 · IC 572 | 10:49 AM Santarém station | 6h46 | 5:35 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 · AP 184 | 11:18 AM Santarém station | 9h05 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 730 · IC 572 | 11:18 AM Santarém station | 6h17 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 730 · IC 574 | 11:18 AM Santarém station | 10h44 | 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 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 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 · AP 184 | 1:18 PM Santarém station | 7h05 | 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 | |
| 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 · AP 184 | 4:19 PM Santarém station | 4h04 | 8:23 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 512 · IC 574 | 4:19 PM Santarém station | 5h43 | 10:02 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 | |
| Friday, March 27 | |||||
| R 23400 · IC 572 | 4:57 AM Santarém station | 12h38 | 5:35 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 23400 · IC 570 | 4:57 AM Santarém station | 8h33 | 1:30 PM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
| R 23400 · AP 180 | 4:57 AM Santarém station | 6h26 | 11:23 AM Faro station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santarém to Faro
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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 $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) 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 3h 50m.
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 $15 (€12)
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 18:15 |
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 $15 (€12)
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Santarém to Faro trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Santarém and Faro from $15 (€12). 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
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
Comboios De Portugal frequency
8 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 Faro
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.
Train ticket prices from Santarém to Faro can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $17 (€14), while the average price is around $28 (€23).
The train from Santarém to Faro takes 3h 50m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Santarém to Faro leaves at 4:40 AM.
The distance by train from Santarém to Faro is 158 miles (255 km).
The last train from Santarém to Faro leaves at 6:15 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Santarém to Faro.
There is no direct train service currently available from Santarém to Faro.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Santarém to Faro.
The train station in Santarém that goes to Faro is Santarém station, which connects to Faro station.
The cheapest way to get from Santarém to Faro is by bus, with a cost of around $15 (€12).
The train journey from Santarém to Faro offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque Alentejo region and along parts of the Algarve, showcasing Portugal's diverse landscapes.
A day trip from Santarém to Faro is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 50m. The distance is 158 miles (255 km). There are 8 trips per day for trains.
In Faro, you can explore the charming Old Town with its cobbled streets, relax at the beautiful Praia de Faro beach, and savor traditional Portuguese dishes at local restaurants. Discover historic sites like the Arco da Vila, Sé Cathedral, and the Museu Municipal de Faro. Enjoy nature with a boat tour around the Ria Formosa Natural Park or by visiting the Igreja do Carmo, known for its Chapel of Bones. Don’t miss experiencing a cultural event or festival in the city.
To fully enjoy Faro's historic sites, local cuisine, and nearby natural attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Santarém to Faro.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santarém to Faro
Santarém
Faro
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 Faro.
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 Faro is Faro. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Faro for your journey to Faro from Santarém.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
Dining
- O Seu Café
- Restaurante Centenário
- Choco & Nut
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel Faro & Beach Club
- Hotel Eva Senses
- Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transit options for Faro
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
Bom Joao
Amenities at train station
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