There are 4 ways to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to León by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
4h 45m€26–38Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Leontrain Ave
5h 49m€44–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santander-SDR to León263.8 km
2h 38mDrive 263.8 km
- Drive from Santander Airport (SDR) to Leóncar 263.8 km
2h 38m€42–60
Santander Airport (SDR) to León by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to León is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to León is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander Airport (SDR) to León. However, there are services departing from Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander and arriving at Leon via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander Airport (SDR) to León. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Leon via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Santander Airport (SDR) and León is 276 km. The road distance is 263.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to León without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to León, including transfers.
Santander Airport (SDR) to León bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander Airport (SDR) to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to León is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Santander Airport (SDR), Spain and León, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon twice a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander to Leon via Estación de autobuses de Santander, Santander, and Palencia in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Palencia to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santander-SDR to León
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santander Airport (SDR) to León bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander Airport (SDR) to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander Airport (SDR) to León is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Santander Airport (SDR) to León.
There are 535+ hotels available in León.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander Airport (SDR) and León. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.