The distance between Salamanca and León is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Salamanca to León 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 León → Salamanca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Valladolid and then to Leon.
Take the bus to León.
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There are several options for getting from Salamanca to León by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Salamanca and León is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Salamanca and León by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salamanca to León is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and León, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salamanca and León. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salamanca to León. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valladolid. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Salamanca and León. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Salamanca and León. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salamanca and León with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3hrs.
Zamora Salamanca and ALSA run regular bus services between Salamanca and León. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca to León. We recommend that you take the bus to León. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salamanca and León. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salamanca to León is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | €31($31) | 5 times a day | 318km (197 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3hrs | every 20 mins | 203km (126 miles) | |
Bus via La Bañeza | 3h 15m | €26($26) | once daily | 231km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €38($38) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
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The following major airports near León offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.