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Trains from Santarem

13Jul
1
Seats
Santarem
Lisbon

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Arrival Time

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Morning trains

09:18
SantaremStation
34m
09:52
LisbonLisboa Oriente
Direct
Intercidades 520
from
27 USD
1
34m, Direct
09:18
SantaremStation
09:52
LisbonLisboa Oriente
from
27 USD
1
Direct
InterCity
09:18
SantaremStation
42m
10:00
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
Direct
Intercidades 520
from
27 USD
1
42m, Direct
09:18
SantaremStation
10:00
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
from
27 USD
1
Direct
InterCity

Day trains

13:18
SantaremStation
34m
13:52
LisbonLisboa Oriente
Direct
Intercidades 720
from
27 USD
1
34m, Direct
13:18
SantaremStation
13:52
LisbonLisboa Oriente
from
27 USD
1
Direct
InterCity
13:18
SantaremStation
42m
14:00
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
Direct
Intercidades 720
from
27 USD
1
42m, Direct
13:18
SantaremStation
14:00
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
from
27 USD
1
Direct
InterCity

Evening trains

19:58
SantaremStation
34m
20:32
LisbonLisboa Oriente
Direct
Alfa Pendular 126
from
39 USD
1
34m, Direct
19:58
SantaremStation
20:32
LisbonLisboa Oriente
from
39 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
19:58
SantaremStation
42m
20:40
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
Direct
Alfa Pendular 126
from
39 USD
1
42m, Direct
19:58
SantaremStation
20:40
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
from
39 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

09:18
night

Last train

22:18
distance

Travel duration

37m
daily-departure

Daily departures

28
departure-station

Departure station

Santarem
changes-type

Changes

direct
arrival-station

Arrival station

Lisbon
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $15
fastest-s

Fastest trip

33m
longest-s

Longest trip

48m

Trains to Santarem

Inbound trains reach Santarem at Santarem station on the Linha do Norte. CP services from Lisbon Oriente arrive in about 45m to 1h, while trains from Lisbon Santa Apolonia take around 1h on many services. Trains from Entroncamento reach Santarem in about 15m to 25m, depending on stopping pattern. Northbound arrivals from Coimbra-B take roughly 1h15m to 1h40m. Intercidades services from Porto Campanha usually reach Santarem in about 2h30m to 3h. Some passengers arriving from Tomar change at Entroncamento before continuing south to Santarem.

Visiting Santarem

Santarem sits on Portugal's Linha do Norte, the main rail corridor between Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto. The city has one principal passenger train station, Santarem, served by Comboios de Portugal, commonly known as CP. Its role is regional and intercity rather than high-speed, giving travelers access to both long-distance trains and shorter Ribatejo services. Trains from Santarem include CP Intercidades services on the Lisbon - Porto axis, InterRegional trains linking medium-sized towns on the central corridor, and Regional trains for local travel through the Ribatejo and Tejo Valley. Santarem train station is the booking point for most rail trips in the city, with services using the national broad-gauge network. Rail routes from Santarem run south toward Lisbon Oriente and Lisbon Santa Apolonia, north toward Entroncamento, Coimbra, Aveiro, and Porto, and east through transfers toward Tomar or the Beira Baixa corridor. Santarem has no dedicated airport rail station, so airport transfers are normally made via Lisbon Oriente and onward local transport. Book trains from and to Santarem online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Santarem

From Santarem, CP trains run south on the Linha do Norte toward Lisbon Oriente and Lisbon Santa Apolonia, linking the city with the capital's main long-distance rail stations. This corridor uses a mix of Intercidades, InterRegional, and Regional services, so passengers can choose between faster intercity departures and trains with more local stops. Northbound services from Santarem continue toward Entroncamento, Coimbra-B, Aveiro, Vila Nova de Gaia, and Porto Campanha. Entroncamento is the key nearby junction for branch-line connections, including routes toward Tomar and the Beira Baixa direction. For longer trips beyond Porto or Coimbra, travelers usually connect at those larger CP hubs.

Santarem

Santarem - Known as the Capital of the Gothic, this hilltop city overlooks the Tagus River and features the Church of Graça and the Portas do Sol Garden.

Santarem

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Lisbon

Lisbon - Portugal's hilly capital defined by its coastal location, historic trams, and the administrative hub of Terreiro do Paço.

Lisboa Oriente

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Lisboa Santa Apolonia

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Booking Santarem Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Santarem with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, comparing CP Intercidades, InterRegional, and Regional services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Santarem train stations by choosing Santarem as the origin or destination, then confirm the train number and connection point before payment.
Types of Train Tickets Available
Santarem services include regular tickets on CP Regional and InterRegional trains, plus reserved-seat tickets on Intercidades where the train type requires reservation. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on advance intercity trips to and from Lisbon, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto, Entroncamento, and other Linha do Norte stations.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Santarem train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year. Train prices vary more on long-distance CP services than on local Regional trains; ticket counters remain available at Santarem station. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Santarem Train Travel FAQ and Tips

How do I buy train tickets to and from Santarem?

You can buy train tickets to and from Santarem through Rail Monsters by entering Santarem as the departure or arrival station, selecting a date, and choosing a CP Intercidades, InterRegional, or Regional service. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Santarem services. After purchase, check the confirmation for the train number, carriage, seat assignment where applicable, and any transfer station.

Do high-speed trains serve Santarem?

No high-speed rail currently serves Santarem. The city is served by conventional CP trains on Portugal's Linha do Norte, including Intercidades for long-distance travel and Regional or InterRegional services for shorter trips. Intercidades is the main reserved intercity train type calling at Santarem, while Regional trains are useful for nearby stations such as Entroncamento and other Ribatejo stops.

What is the main train station in Santarem?

Santarem has one main passenger station: Santarem station. It sits on the Linha do Norte and handles CP Intercidades, InterRegional, and Regional trains. The station functions as the city's rail access point for Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Entroncamento, and nearby towns. For routes not served directly, passengers usually change at a larger junction such as Entroncamento, Lisbon Oriente, or Coimbra-B.

What are the main train connections to and from Santarem?

Santarem connects with Lisbon Oriente in about 45m to 1h by faster CP services, Lisbon Santa Apolonia in around 1h, and Entroncamento in about 15m to 25m. Northbound trains reach Coimbra-B in roughly 1h15m to 1h40m and Porto Campanha in about 2h30m to 3h, depending on the train. Some trips to Tomar require a change at Entroncamento.

Is there an airport rail connection from Santarem?

Santarem does not have a dedicated airport rail link. For flights, passengers commonly travel by CP train from Santarem to Lisbon Oriente, one of Lisbon's main national rail stations, then use local airport transport from the Lisbon area. When booking with Rail Monsters, search the rail segment to Lisbon Oriente separately and allow enough time for the non-rail transfer to the airport terminal.

Can I buy Santarem train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Regional tickets from Santarem are often available close to departure, but Intercidades seats can be limited on peak departures, especially before Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year. Rail Monsters accepts Santarem train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking is useful for long-distance trips toward Lisbon, Coimbra, Aveiro, or Porto.

What is the main train route from Santarem?

The main train route from Santarem is the CP service south to Lisbon, using the Linha do Norte. Intercidades trains usually reach Lisbon Oriente in about 45m to 1h, with some services continuing to Lisbon Santa Apolonia. Regional trains also operate on this corridor with more intermediate stops, so passengers should compare the train type before booking.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Santarem?

Seat reservation practice depends on the CP train type. Intercidades services from Santarem normally use reserved seats, so booking ahead is recommended for Friday afternoons, Sunday returns, and holiday periods. Regional and some InterRegional trains generally have simpler ticketing and open seating. Always check the ticket conditions shown during booking, because the selected train type determines whether a seat is assigned.
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