How to travel from La Palma to León, Spain
The distance between La Palma and León is around 2,205km (1,370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from La Palma to León by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out León → La Palma if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Leon (LEN).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time4h 40m
- Typical cost€265($265)
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the bus to Seville and then to Leon.
- Duration3 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife then Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Leon.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then drive to León.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€650($650)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Palma and León
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Palma to León by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €205 ($205) and will take around 3 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between La Palma and León is around 2,205km (1,370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,885km (1,171 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from La Palma and León by plane.
The quickest way to get from La Palma to León is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between La Palma and León is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €205 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Palma and León. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Leon (LEN). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Palma and León. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Leon (LEN). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from La Palma and León. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and arrive at Leon (LEN) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 4h 40m.
There is no direct flight from La Palma to León. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from La Palma to León typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and and arrive into Leon (LEN).
The closest major airport to León is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 103km (64 miles) from León. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from La Palma to León. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Leon (LEN). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Palma to León is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €265 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Palma and León
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5hrs | €265($265) | on demand | 2,953km (1,835 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | €240($240) | every 20 mins | 2,205km (1,370 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | €300($300) | hourly | 2,421km (1,504 miles) |
| Fly to A Coruna (LCG), Train | 9h 40m | €300($300) | once daily | 2,797km (1,738 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3 days 3h | €205($205) | once a week | 2,461km (1,529 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 2 days 6h | €345($345) | once a week | 2,634km (1,637 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2 days 2h | €650($650) | once a week | 2,286km (1,421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Palma and León
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Ferry operators
Naviera Armas S.A.
Fred Olsen
Train operators
Airports near León
The following major airports near León offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Ranon Airport (OVD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from León
Santander Airport (SDR)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from León
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
- Distance
- 202km (125 miles) from León