The average train between Santander and León takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to León. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Santander and León. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into León at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to León. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at León station via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Santander to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Book your Santander to León train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and León is 172.8 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Leon via Palencia in around 3h 26m.