The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to León
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to León will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 13 buses that leave Santander for León on Sun, Feb 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 22 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Feb 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.










Live departures
Santander to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to León buses for today, Saturday, February 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Supra Economy | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 6:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 6h35 | 1:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 1:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, February 22 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 2:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 4h50 | 6:50 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 8:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 1:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to León
Buses from Santander to León run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. 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 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 172 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Santander to LeónYou can travel by bus between Santander to León 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 Santander to León
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to León 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 León, 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 Santander to León
- 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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