The distance between León and Santiago de Compostela is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from León to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santiago de Compostela → León if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Santiago De Compostela.
Take the bus to Ponferrada and then to Santiago De Compostela.
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Drive to Santiago de Compostela.
There are several options for getting from León to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).
The distance between León and Santiago de Compostela is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from León and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from León to Santiago de Compostela is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between León and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between León and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between León and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.
Renfe run train services between León and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from León and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between León and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 15m.
ALSA run regular bus services between León and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from León to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the train to Santiago De Compostela. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela. A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from León and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 30m | €28($28) | once daily | 367km (228 miles) |
Bus via Ponferrada + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
Bus | 6h 15m | €40($40) | once daily | 410km (255 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €58($58) | on demand | 316km (196 miles) |
The following major airports near Santiago de Compostela offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.