Madrid to Santarem Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Madrid to Santarem, side by side.

No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.

Last checked 24 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Madrid to Santarem: what to expect

Madrid and Santarem are about 446 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Spain to Portugal. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 446 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Madrid–Santarem tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €28.47, across 2 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

FAQ: Madrid to Santarem

How long does the journey from Madrid to Santarem take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 10 h 38 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 24 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Santarem?
The lowest fare seen recently is €26.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 24 Oct 2026). Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €28.47). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Which companies sell tickets from Madrid to Santarem?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.