How to get from Madrid to León by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to León is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 179 miles (288 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $32 - $65 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $32 (€29) • 4 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $65 (€58) • 2 h 11 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa or Renfe Alvia |
Take a bus or train to travel 179 miles (288 km) to León from Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 11 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $32 (€29). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa or Renfe Alvia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Madrid to León.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $32 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Renfe is Spain’s national travel company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These travel types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter travel and Trenhotel night travel.
Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
There are 2 travel options to León from Madrid. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to León is a bus with an average price of $32 (€29).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to León:
A bus is $32 (€29) less than a train with an average ticket price of $65 (€58) from Madrid to León.
The fastest way from Madrid to León is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 11 min.
There are alternative travel options to León that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 30 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 179 miles (288 km) between Madrid and León.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to León:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to León with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to León as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and León.
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