The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to León
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
15
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 €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 15 buses that leave Santander for León on Fri, Nov 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 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.
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Live departures
Santander to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to León buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 10:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 6:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 6:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Supra Economy | 4:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 9:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
Supra Economy · 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 · Supra Economy | 5:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 2:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 1:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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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 |
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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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leon, Bus Station, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
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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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