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Compare bus and train for Faro to Santiago do Cacem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Faro to Santiago do Cacem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Santiago do Cacem:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Santiago do Cacem costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Santiago do Cacem take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Faro to Santiago do Cacem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Santiago do Cacem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM8h50Faro6:20 PMSantiago do Cacem€211One-way0 transfers
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9:30 AM8h50Faro6:20 PMSantiago do Cacem€211One-way0 transfers
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9:30 AM8h50Faro6:20 PMSantiago do Cacem€211One-way0 transfers
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8:30 AM8h50Faro5:20 PMSantiago do Cacem€221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Santiago do Cacem:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Santiago do Cacem costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Santiago do Cacem take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Santiago do Cacem as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Faro station and arrive in Grândola.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Santiago do Cacém, Estação Rodoviária Santiago do Cacém.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Santiago do Cacem by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Santiago do Cacem by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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