Oviedo - Leon

[bpondugula]

Good evening all

The first time to the camino from Pedrafieta to Santiago was an eyeopener and thats why I will be going for the second time to the camino and now I am starting at Leon.

I will be flying to Oviedo and take a bus to Leon. Is it possible to get a bus from the airport in Oviedo directly to Leon.

Does anybody have information about

a. Is it possible to get a credential in Oviedo.

b. Is it possible to get a credential in Leon . How do I get from the busstation/trainstation to the place where I could get a credential

I have seen the alsa.es and renfe.es.
All help would be appreciated.

Regards
Bharat

 

[antonian]

Hi Bharat,

I walked from Oviedo to Santiago in May 2006 on the Camino Primitivo. I don't think there is a direct bus from Oviedo Airport to León but there is a bus into Oviedo itself where I'm sure you can get a connection.

It is also possible to get a credencial in Oviedo at the albergue from the "Asociación Astur Leonesa de Amigos del Camino de Santiago". The albergue is on Calle San Pedro Mestallón. When I was there it didn't open until about 19:30 though.

In León you can get a credencial from the sisters at the Benedictine Monastery (Convento Santa Maria de las Carbajalas). It's located in the 'old-city' on Calle de Escurial/Plaza de Santa Maria del Camino.

I Hope this is of some help.

Buen Camino
Gerry.

 

[Paulus]

Hi Bahrat,

Besides a bus there is a regular train going from Oviedo to Leon. The renfe-station in Oviedo is quite central and can easily to be found in the city.
With cheapest ticket it cost me Euro 6,85 for a 2,5 hr. train-ride.
Take a look at the Renfe-site:
http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/index.jsp? ... F=NaN&ID=i

Succes,

paul

 

[bpondugula]

Hallo Paulus, antonian

I just checked, the airport at Oviedo is around 40 kms away and its going to take atleast 4-6 hours (including waiting ) and I hope to reach Leon in the evening. Hope to get to the Refugio at the Benedictine Monastery and also get my credential and stay for the night. Hope they let us stay the night.

Thanks

 

[padraig123]

I also will be flying in to Oviedo and wish to start the Camino from Leon. What is the best way to get from Oviedo airport to Leon and where should I stay in Leon. (My Camino will be iat the end of July)
Thanks
Padraig

 

[Tia Valeria]

Hola Padraig,
There should be a bus to take you into Oviedo itself from the airport I think. Then there are trains or buses to Leon. The bus station and train stations (RENFE and FEVE) are on the same street about 500mts apart.
Buen Camino

 

[Deleted member 3000]

sta of origin sta of destination departure arrival Duration price days
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 07:00 07:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 08:15 09:00 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 09:00 09:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 10:00 10:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 11:00 11:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 12:00 12:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 13:00 13:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 14:00 14:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 15:00 15:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 16:00 16:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 17:00 17:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 18:00 18:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 19:00 19:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 20:00 20:40 0h 40min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 21:20 22:00 0h 40min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 23:00 23:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD

These prices do not include administrative costs (1.01 € for national tickets less than 10 €, 2.54 € for national tickets above 10 € and 1.00 € for international tickets).

Virtually all the buses then continue on to Leon at a fare of 16€ to 20€.

 

[peregrina2000]

HI, Padraic,

To your second question, once you get to Leon, you can spend the night before you start to walk in the albergue. It is in the historic center in a convent (las Carbajalas). If you are going to take a day to see Leon (well worth it, IMO, because it is a beautiful city with lots to enjoy), or if you don't want to stay in the albergue there are many inexpensive pensions. Lots of us have our favorites, and mine is Pension Blanca http://www.pensionblanca.com/. Single room with bath, 22 euros (with shared bath, spotless, only 22). Computer in the commons area for guest use, kitchen and refrigerator for guest use as well, and the price includes breakfast. It's well located and the owner is very kind.

 

[padraig123]

[qumany thanks for the bus times from the airport to Oviedo. I have tried the train time table from Oviedo to Leon and it is telling me there is no train connection between Oviedo and Leon!! Can this be correct?

Thanks once again.

Padraig

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sta of origin sta of destination departure arrival Duration pr
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 07:00 07:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 08:15 09:00 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 09:00 09:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 10:00 10:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 11:00 11:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 12:00 12:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 13:00 13:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 14:00 14:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 15:00 15:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 16:00 16:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 17:00 17:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 18:00 18:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 19:00 19:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 20:00 20:40 0h 40min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 21:20 22:00 0h 40min 7.5€ LMXJVSD
Aeropuerto De Asturias Oviedo 23:00 23:45 0h 45min 7.5€ LMXJVSD

These prices do not include administrative costs (1.01 € for national tickets less than 10 €, 2.54 € for national tickets above 10 € and 1.00 € for international tickets).

Virtually all the buses then continue on to Leon at a fare of 16€ to 20€.[/quote]

 

[peregrina2000]

Not sure where you're looking Padraig.

I think there are usually 7 trains a day. Tomorrow, for instance, the RENFE website shows trains at these times:

7:25
7:40
10:30
13:00
14:26
17:49
21:11

Depending on the train it's 2-3 hours, and depending on how fast the train is, the fare is between 10 and 20 euros.

What date are you looking for? And what time of day? Buen camino, Laurie

 

[padraig123]

hi and thanks for replying!

maybe something happened in translation of the RENFE site.....??
I am flying in to Asturias on Monday 22nd July ( 14 30) then bus to Oviedo then train or bus to Leon to stay the night, register and start my Camino on the 23rd. I am flexible and can start on the 24th if I arrive late in Leon, I am told Leon is worth seeing!

Many thanks again for you help!

Padraig

 

[Deleted member 3000]

maybe something happened in translation of the RENFE site.....??

I think it is more likely that your search was too far in the future. I got nothing for July, but the schedule came up for March. It may be a matter of waiting until you are closer to your travel date. The schedule has been pretty much unchanged for quite some time, so I think you can plan the time of the train you want; it will be one of those!

 

[padraig123]

Hi again!
Now that explanation sounds sensible! I have noticed that the bus seems to be quicker! is this true?
Many thanks again!
Padraig

 

[Deleted member 3000]

The bus from the Asturias Airport to Leon takes from 3:00 to 8:00 hours, quite a range, and it depends on the bus route and service (Supra). The short duration runs are 0700, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2120, and 2300.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

The Oviedo to Leon train follows the Camino San Salvador. The scenery is spectacular!

 

[peregrina2000]

But the Oviedo to Leon train goes through a tunnel and misses the most stunning part of all up over the pass. So consider walking it for the full mountain splendor!