The distance between Santiago de Compostela and León is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to León 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 León → Santiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Leon.
Take the bus to Leon.
There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to León 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and León is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Santiago de Compostela and León by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to León is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and León, 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 Santiago de Compostela and León. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and León with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.
Renfe run train services between Santiago de Compostela and León. 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 Santiago de Compostela and León. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and León with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 6hrs.
ALSA run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and León. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santiago de Compostela to León. We recommend that you take the train to Leon. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Santiago de Compostela and León. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to León 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 | 6hrs | €40($40) | 6 times a week | 408km (254 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €58($58) | on demand | 317km (197 miles) |
The following major airports near León offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.