The cheapest and fastest coaches from León to Santiago de Compostela
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from León to Santiago de Compostela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Santiago de Compostela will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 7 buses that leave León for Santiago de Compostela every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
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 coach and train for León to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from León to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 6m. 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 coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 245 km
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
León to Santiago de Compostela bus times
The table below shows live departures for León to Santiago de Compostela coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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Normal · Normal | 11:30 Leon, Bus Station | 7h00 | 18:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Leon, Bus Station | 6h30 | 18:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 15:45 Leon, Bus Station | 6h15 | 22:00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 16:30 Leon, Bus Station | 7h20 | 23:50 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 18:00 Leon, Bus Station | 5h50 | 23:50 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 19:30 Leon, Bus Station | 6h00 | 01:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Normal · Normal | 05:00 Leon, Bus Station | 6h10 | 11:10 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from León to Santiago de Compostela
Buses from León to Santiago de Compostela run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £19 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 245 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 245 km |
Average bus duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 05:45 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra from León to Santiago de CompostelaYou can travel by bus between León to Santiago de Compostela with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: León to Santiago de Compostela coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León to Santiago de Compostela by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santiago de Compostela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leon, Bus Station, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in León and Santiago de Compostela
- 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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