The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to León
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for León on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.




Travel Information
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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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€42 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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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 train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:53 AM Santiago de Compostela | 4h39 | 10:32 AM León | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:43 AM Santiago de Compostela | 4h47 | 11:30 AM León | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santiago de Compostela to León
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 08:14 |
Last train 17:55 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA from Santiago de Compostela to León trainsRenfe ALVIA trains will get you between Santiago de Compostela and León from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Santiago de Compostela to León

Passengers board the train most frequently from Santiago De Compostela, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at León, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
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