| Avg. journey time | 5h 27m |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Fare range | €11.00 - €162.00 |
| Distance | 244km |
| Train operators | ALSA, |
| First train departs at | 08:34 |
| Last train departs at | 17:25 |
| Fastest route | 4h 28m |
| Changes | Direct |
| Origin Station | Santiago de Compostela |
| Destination Station | León |
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It has the widest network of high-speed trains in Europe, linking major cities with AVE, AV-City, Avant, Alvia, and Euromed trains. Long-distance routes are served by Altaria and Talgo trains, while regional routes are operated by Media Distancia, Regional and Express Regional trains. Renfe also operates on international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe trains offer four different travel classes, depending on the train you’re travelling on – Turista (Standard), Turista Plus (Premium Economy), Preferente (Business Class) and Club (First Class).
Designed to complement its AVE high-speed service, Renfe’s AV-City trains usually offer cheaper fares than the AVE. The trains have two comfort classes available – Turista (standard) and Turista Plus (wider, more comfortable seats and extra legroom). All trains have air conditioning and WiFi on board, and most also have a buffet carriage serving food and beverages.
Renfe's Alvia services combine high-speed tracks with lower speed sections, reaching speeds of up to 250 km/h on international lines and 200 km/h on conventional lines. These trains connect the cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Alicante with the other main Spanish cities. Alvia offers two types of classes – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). The latter has wider seats, carriages with fewer seats, offers complimentary food and drinks, free newspapers, and access to parking and Club meeting rooms.
The average journey time between Santiago de Compostela and León is 5 hours and 27 minutes and the fastest journey time is 4 hours and 28 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 3 trains per day travelling from Santiago de Compostela to León. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The first train from Santiago de Compostela to León departs at 08:34. The last train from Santiago de Compostela to León departs at 17:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services. Alternatively, some popular routes may run throughout the night at a reduced frequency. There may also be less services on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Santiago de Compostela to León without having to change trains. There are 2 direct trains from Santiago de Compostela to León. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.