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How to travel from León to Madrid

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Compare bus and train for León to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €4.

Distance: 178 miles (288 km)

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€40

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€30

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Cheapest

3h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

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4h 20m

Average total duration

3h 50m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

AVE

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from León to Madrid

How to get from León to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from León to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AVE05312
09:48AM1h57
León station
11:45AMMadrid Chamartín
$441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
05:30PM4h30
Leon, Bus Station
10:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AVE05312
09:48AM1h57
León station
11:45AMMadrid Chamartín
$441One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe Intercity04088
08:14AM2h17
León station
10:31AMMadrid Chamartín
$441One-way
0 transfers
AVE04280
10:34AM2h06
León station
12:40PMMadrid Chamartín
$531One-way
0 transfers
AVE05750
12:46PM2h14
León station
03:00PMMadrid Chamartín
$441One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
08:15AM3h30
Leon, Bus Station
11:45AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
$391One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
08:15AM3h45
Leon, Bus Station
12:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$391One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
08:15AM4h15
Leon, Bus Station
12:30PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$391One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from León to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from León to Madrid, 61,92% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from León to Madrid and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from León to Madrid. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from León to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from León to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between León and Madrid including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from León to Madrid is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from León to Madrid:

A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from León to Madrid costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from León to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from León to Madrid is approximately 178 miles (288 km).
The average frequency per day from León to Madrid is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between León and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from León to Madrid:
  • Trains mostly depart from León station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leon, Bus Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from León to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe AVLO, Renfe (13) to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from León to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe AVLO, Renfe (13).
  • 25 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from León to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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