Travelling from León to Santander by train

Want to know how to get from León to Santander by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from León to Santander take around 3 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 173 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving León is scheduled to depart at around  00:12. The last departure is usually at around 18:58. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$16.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Santander, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Santander.

Is there a direct train from León to Santander?

The journey between León and Santander usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from León to Santander every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from León to Santander?

The León to Santander train travel takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the León to Santander train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Santander leaving León at around 00:12 and the last train leaving at around 18:58. This is the same at the weekend.