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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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$36 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from León to Madrid:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from León to Madrid costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
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How to get from León to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from León to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
041908:10 PM2h22León station10:32 PMMadrid Chamartín$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
041908:10 PM2h22León station10:32 PMMadrid Chamartín$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
050926:43 AM2h03León station8:46 AMMadrid Chamartín$1041One-way0 transfers
Other options
040607:36 AM2h08León station9:44 AMMadrid Chamartín$351One-way0 transfers
041706:53 PM2h26León station9:19 PMMadrid Chamartín$381One-way0 transfers
052005:51 PM2h16León station8:07 PMMadrid Chamartín$431One-way0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM3h30Leon, Bus Station7:00 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$341One-way0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM3h45Leon, Bus Station7:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$341One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 PM5h00Leon, Bus Station3:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from León to Madrid:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from León to Madrid costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD.
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