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Compare bus and train for Santiago de Compostela to León
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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$44 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to León by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to León is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006218:30 AM5h00Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao1:30 PMLeón station$451One-way0 transfers
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006218:30 AM5h00Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao1:30 PMLeón station$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
006218:30 AM5h00Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao1:30 PMLeón station$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
376218:30 AM5h00Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao1:30 PMLeón station$481One-way0 transfers
Normal8:00 AM6h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses2:00 PMLeon, Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM5h50Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:50 PMLeon, Bus Station$521One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal10:45 AM7h25Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses6:10 PMLeon, Bus Station$531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to León:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to León costing on average $41 (€32).
Other travel options to León take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and León as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in León station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Leon, Bus Station.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to León by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to León by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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