Arriving

By Train -- The train station (tel. 808/208-208) is on Avenida Combatentes da Grande Guerra, at the southern edge of town. Nine trains arrive daily from Lisbon; the trip takes 2 hours and costs 10€ one-way. From Porto, five trains daily make the 4-hour trip, which costs 15€ one-way.

By Bus -- The bus station is on Avenida Combatentes da Grande Guerra (tel. 96/894-35-50), next to the train station. Four buses a day arrive from Lisbon. The 2-hour trip costs 8€ one-way.

By Car -- From Santarém, continue northeast along Route 3 and then cut east at the junction of N110. When you reach Route 110, head north. To reach Santarém from Lisbon, go north on E1.

Visitor Information

The Tomar Tourist Office is on Avenida Dr. Cândido Madureira (tel. 24/932-24-27; www.rttemplarios.pt). October to April, it's open daily 10am to 1pm and 2 to 6pm; May to September hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.