How to get from Belém to Santarém
There are 3 ways to get from Belém to Santarém: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 30 min). By bus it's about 14 h 55 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 712 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 30 min | 712 km | Airlines: Air France, Azul, City Connexion Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
Bus | 14 h 55 minestimated | 926 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 10 h 55 minestimated | 926 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Belém y Santarém dura aproximadamente 1 h 30 min (712 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 14 h 55 min. En auto son unos 926 km por ruta, cerca de 10 h 55 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Belém to Santarém?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 30 min, by bus ~14 h 55 min and by car ~10 h 55 min.
Are there flights from Belém to Santarém?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Belém–Santarém route is operated by Air France, Azul, City Connexion Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 30 min and covers about 712 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Belém to Santarém?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 30 min vs ~14 h 55 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Belém to Santarém?
It's about 926 km by road, roughly 10 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Belém and Santarém?
In a straight line it's about 712 km between Belém and Santarém.
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