There are 4 ways to get from Santander to León by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Leontrain Alv / ...
3h 26m€41–67Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Santander to León263 km
3h 9m€9–21Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
3h 30m€23–35Drive 264.7 km
- Drive from Santander to Leóncar 264.7 km
2h 39m€44–63
Santander to León by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to León is to rideshare which costs €9 - €21 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to León is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Leon. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to León. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Leon via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Santander and León is 328 km. The road distance is 264.7 km.
The best way to get from Santander to León without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Santander to León, including transfers.
Santander to León bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to León is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and León, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Leon via Palencia in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Santander to León
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to León bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to León is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Santander to León.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and León. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.