How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to León

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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

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$44

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Cheapest

5h 29m

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4h 59m

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5h 35m

Average total duration

5h 5m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Santiago de Compostela to León

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to León by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to León is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
08:00AM6h00
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
02:00PMLeon, Bus Station
$531One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
03:00PM5h50
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
08:50PMLeon, Bus Station
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AlsaNormal
03:00PM5h50
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
08:50PMLeon, Bus Station
$471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal · Normal
10:45AM7h25
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
06:10PMLeon, Bus Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
05:45AM6h35
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
12:20PMLeon, Bus Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
AlsaSupra Economy · Normal
02:15PM6h30
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
08:45PMLeon, Bus Station
$621One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to León

Travel to León easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santiago de Compostela to León.

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There are 2 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and León including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to León is a train with an average price of $31 (€25).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to León is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to León take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 47m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to León is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to León is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to León:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to León, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to León by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to León by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santiago de Compostela to León with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to León often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, Oviedo, Astorga. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between León and these popular destinations at a great price.
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