How to travel from León to San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain

The distance between León and San Vicente de la Barquera is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from León to San Vicente de la Barquera by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San Vicente de la BarqueraLeón if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Torrelavega.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)

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Train

Take the train to Palencia then Santander and then to San Vicente de la Barquera.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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car
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Drive

Drive to San Vicente de la Barquera.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between León and San Vicente de la Barquera

There are several options for getting from León to San Vicente de la Barquera by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between León and San Vicente de la Barquera is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from León and San Vicente de la Barquera by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from León to San Vicente de la Barquera is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between León and San Vicente de la Barquera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between León and San Vicente de la Barquera. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from León to San Vicente de la Barquera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palencia and Santander. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe Feve run train services between León and San Vicente de la Barquera. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from León and San Vicente de la Barquera. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from León to San Vicente de la Barquera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Torrelavega. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

ALSA run regular bus services between León and San Vicente de la Barquera. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from León to San Vicente de la Barquera. We recommend that you take the bus to Torrelavega. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to San Vicente de la Barquera is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from San Vicente de la Barquera. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from León and San Vicente de la Barquera. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to San Vicente de la Barquera is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

How do I get from León to San Vicente de la Barquera

Compare travel optionsbetween León and San Vicente de la Barquera

Transport options from León to San Vicente de la Barquera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
€31($31)
twice a week291km (181 miles)
Bus via Oviedo3h 55m
€30($30)
4 times a day277km (172 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€37($37)
twice daily396km (246 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€45($45)
on demand244km (152 miles)

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Airports near San Vicente de la Barquera

The following major airports near San Vicente de la Barquera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from San Vicente de la Barquera
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from San Vicente de la Barquera
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from San Vicente de la Barquera