The cheapest and fastest buses from Santiago de Compostela to León
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to León will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 5 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for León on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 6 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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Compare bus and train for Santiago de Compostela to León
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 245 km
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to León buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:00 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 1:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 1:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 7:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 1:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 6h05 | 7:20 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 5h50 | 7:50 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to León
Buses from Santiago de Compostela to León run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €24 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 245 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 245 km |
Average bus duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 05:45 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra from Santiago de Compostela to LeónYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela to León with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to León
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 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 Santiago de Compostela 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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