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Compare bus for León to Santander
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from León to Santander:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from León to Santander costing on average $35 (€30).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom León to Santander
How to get from León to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from León to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal8:00 PM3h30Leon, Bus Station11:30 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal8:00 PM3h30Leon, Bus Station11:30 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal8:00 PM3h30Leon, Bus Station11:30 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
18214 · 181052:36 PM7h49León station10:25 PMSantander station$381One-way1 transfer
37312+181019:48 AM3h55León station1:43 PMSantander station$391One-way1 transfer- 37210+181055:51 PM4h34León station10:25 PMSantander station$391One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:00 AM5h30Leon, Bus Station4:30 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal4:40 AM5h35Leon, Bus Station10:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal2:30 PM5h45Leon, Bus Station8:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from León to Santander:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from León to Santander costing on average $35 (€30).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between León and Santander as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from León station and arrive in Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leon, Bus Station and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Santander by bus.
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