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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Santiago De Compostela | León | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Santiago De Compostela | León | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Santiago De Compostela | León | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to León
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach León. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 288, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 926 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at R 489
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to León by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to León?
The cheapest train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to León start from R 489. The average price for this train route is around R 941. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santiago de Compostela to León?
The average train journey time from Santiago de Compostela to León is 4h 47m, covering a distance of 244 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 47m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Santiago de Compostela to León route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santiago de Compostela to León?
The earliest train from Santiago de Compostela to León departs at 08:43. And the latest train departs at 08:43.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to León was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 704To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to León as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 704 to R 935 for a train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to León based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 794, which is on 2025-12-14.
