The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to León
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to León will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 10 buses that leave Santander for León 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 172 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 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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Santander to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to León coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Supra Economy · Normal | 02:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 4h50 | 06:50 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 02:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 08:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 05:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 11:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 07:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 13:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 18:00 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 13:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 18:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 18:40 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 6h35 | 01:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 19:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 01:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to León
Buses from Santander to León run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 172 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 21:00 |
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FAQs: Santander to León coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to León 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 León, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leon, Bus Station, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santander and León
- 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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