Travel Information
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)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$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 |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to León
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NormalCheapest
NormalFastest
NormalOther options
Normal · Normal
Normal · Normal
Supra Economy · NormalFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
Mar 07
Mar 08
Mar 09
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12
Mar 13
Mar 14
Mar 15
Mar 16
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
Mar 20
Mar 21
Mar 22
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Leon, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in León 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.
Travelling from Santiago de Compostela to León: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

