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How to get from Asturias Airport to Leon

Located on the banks of the Bernesga River, Leon is the capital city of the Province of Leon. This beautiful city is filled with churches, cathedrals, stunning artwork, and incredible architecture. Two must-see sites are the Gothic 13th-century Catedral de Léon and the Romanesque 10th-century Basílica de San Isidoro, with its spooky royal tombs. 

There are three different transfer options from Asturias Airport to Leon: taxi, bus, or train. Taking a taxi cab from Asturias Airport is your quickest option, with a journey time of 1 hour and 50 minutes and a cost of around €300. The ALSA buses will take the longest to reach Leon, with a journey time of 4 hours and an average ticket price of €19. The train will take closer to 3 hours to reach Leon and you can expect to pay around €34 for the journey. Keep in mind that the bus and train times here do not include wait times for these modes of transport, so remember to factor that in as well. 

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS
OPTION PRICE DURATION AVAILABILITY
Taxi €300 110min 24/7
Bus €38 240min 08:00–22:30
Train €68 180min 06:56–19:55

How to get from Asturias Airport to Leon by taxi

The quickest and only direct transfer option from Asturias Airport to Leon is to take a taxi. The journey time by taxi will be 1 hour and 50 minutes and the average cost will be €300 for up to 4 passengers.

What's the cost of a taxi from Asturias Airport to Leon?

There are no fixed fares when it comes to taking a local taxi from Asturias Airport to Leon. The taxi drivers will usually use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey. The average cost to reach your hotel or apartment in Leon will be €300, but this may change dramatically depending on the traffic conditions.

To secure a competitive, fixed fare that won’t change, we recommend pre-booking your transfers with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€300

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 50 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Asturias Airport (OVD).

Where do I find a taxi at Asturias Airport?

Taxis are readily available from the stand located just outside of the Arrivals Hall at Asturias Airport.

Convenience

If you’re looking for a fast, reliable, and direct way to get from Asturias Airport to Leon, taking a taxi is your only option. You won’t have to make any changes or drag your luggage through busy city centres. Instead, you can make your way directly to the door of your destination in Leon in under 2 hours. You’ll also be picked up right away at the airport and don’t have to wait for public transport departure times, so you can sit back and relax after your flight.

Editor’s Note

As the journey from Asturias Airport to Leon is a long one, you may be able to ask your driver to give you a fixed fare, which could save you money on your transfer.

Useful Tips

Ensure your driver has the taximeter set to the correct base fare before you begin your journey.
Taxi drivers in Oviedo typically only take payment in cash in euros unless booked online in advance.
Tipping your driver isn't obligatory, but it's always appreciated, especially for long journeys.

How to get a bus from Asturias Airport to Leon

The ALSA bus company offers a bus route from Asturias Airport to Leon every day. However, there is a change of buses in the city centre of Oviedo. The journey time on the ALSA bus will be around 4 hours, not including multiple wait times, and the cost will be €19 on average.

How much is the bus from Asturias Airport to Leon?

The cost of a single ticket on the ALSA bus from Asturias Airport to Leon will be around €19. However, the exact cost of your ticket will depend on the route you take and the time of day you travel.

Cost

€19

Trip Duration

4 Hrs.

There's an average wait time of 3 hours for the bus.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The ALSA bus runs from 08:00 to 22:30.

Where do I find the bus at Asturias Airport?

The ALSA buses leave from the departures area of Asturias Airport. After collecting your luggage, you will need to follow signs as you walk for 2 minutes to the side of the terminal to the bus stop.

Convenience

Although a cheaper transfer option, taking the bus from Asturias Airport to Leon isn’t the most convenient. You will need to make a change over in the busy city centre of Oviedo and you could have up to a 3-hour wait for your bus, depending on your flight’s landing time.

Editor’s Note

Your ticket price may increase depending on the time of day you travel. Be sure to check ticket prices online when planning and budgeting your transfer.

Useful Tips

There's ample luggage storage below the ALSA bus for large suitcases.
You can purchase your bus tickets online or from the automatic machines in the airport.
When travelling in a group, be sure to pre-book your tickets to ensure you can all travel on the same bus.

How to get from Asturias Airport to Leon by train

Unfortunately, there’s no train from Asturias Airport to Leon. You will first need to take the Ovi Bus from the airport into Oviedo city centre, walk about 10 minutes to the train station, and catch the train from there to Leon. The total journey time will be around 3 hours, not including waiting times, and you can expect a cost of approximately  €34 per person.

What's the cost of a train from Asturias Airport to Leon?

The average cost of a bus ticket from Asturias Airport to Oviedo will be €9 and the cost of a train ticket from there to Leon will be an average of €25. However, these prices depend on the time of day you’re travelling and how far in advance you book your tickets, so prices are subject to change.

Cost

€34

Trip Duration

3 Hrs.

There's a waiting time of up to 2 hours from the Ovi Bus and 4 hours for the train.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The Ovi Bus runs from 08:00 to 01:30 and the train from 06:56 to 19:55.

Where do I find the train at Asturias Airport?

The RENFE train doesn’t leave directly from Asturias Airport. You will first need to take the Ovi Bus into the city centre of Oviedo, then walk around 10 minutes to the train station to take the train to Leon.

Convenience

As there’s no direct train from Asturias Airport to Leon, this isn’t a very convenient transfer option. You will need to do a lot of walking with your luggage between bus and train stations and once you reach Leon, you will have to find yet another mode of transport to reach your final destination. This may be a good option for those travelling light and on a tight budget. For the most convenient travel itinerary, you can book a door-to-door taxi ride from the airport to your accommodation in Leon with Welcome Pickups.

Editor’s Note

To save money on your train tickets, try to book your journey in advance online. RENFE often gives discounts for tickets booked a few weeks in advance.

Useful Tips

Ensure you check that the bus and train times line up to avoid long wait times in Oviedo centre.
There's a 10 minute walk from the bus station to the train station in Oviedo, so be sure to pack light if you choose this option.
There's limited luggage storage on the Ovi Bus and train, so keep this in mind when choosing your transfer option.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Asturias Airport to Leon?


There are three transfer options from Asturias Airport to Leon: a taxi, a combined bus route, or a bus-and-train route. Taking a door-to-door taxi will take around 1 hour and 50 minutes and will cost €300. The two ALSA buses will take 4 hours and will cost an average of €19. Finally, the bus and train connection will cost about €34 per person and will take close to 3 hours to reach Leon. Remember to factor in departure wait times for the buses and train, as well as navigating to your final destination once you reach Leon.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Asturias Airport to Leon?


There’s no official cost for taking a taxi from Asturias Airport to Leon. The average cost will be €300, but this will be based on a taximeter. For a competitive, set fare you can rely on, we suggest pre-booking your ride with Welcome Pickups.

How far is Leon from Asturias Airport?

The distance from Asturias Airport to Leon is around 173 km. It will take you 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach Leon by taxi, 3 hours by train, or 4 hours by taking two ALSA buses.

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