The cheapest and fastest buses from León to Santander
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from León to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Santander will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 11 buses that leave León for Santander on Sat, Jan 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 31 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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León to Santander bus times
The table below shows live departures for León to Santander buses for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 5h40 | 12:40 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 3h30 | 10:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 5h30 | 1:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, January 31 | |||||
Normal · Supra Economy | 3:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 5h20 | 9:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Leon, Bus Station | 6h00 | 2:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Leon, Bus Station | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 5h30 | 4:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 6h25 | 5:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 5h40 | 5:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 5h45 | 7:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from León to Santander
Buses from León to Santander run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 172 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from León to SantanderYou can travel by bus between León to Santander with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from León to Santander
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León to Santander by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santander, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from León to Santander
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: León Station
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