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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 178 miles (288 km)

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$43

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$35

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3h 59m

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from León to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 AM3h30
    Leon, Bus Station
    11:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe AVLO04190
    8:10 PM2h15
    León station
    10:25 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AVE05092
    6:43 AM1h56
    León station
    8:39 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA04170
    6:53 PM2h19
    León station
    9:12 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE04060
    7:36 AM2h01
    León station
    9:37 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE05750
    12:46 PM2h14
    León station
    3:00 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 AM3h45
    Leon, Bus Station
    12:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 AM4h15
    Leon, Bus Station
    12:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:30 AM3h30
    Leon, Bus Station
    3:00 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    $431One-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.

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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 bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from León to Madrid costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from León to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

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 27 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 Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from León to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 26 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
  • 9 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD.
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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