How to travel from Madrid to León
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You can get from Madrid to León by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Madrid to León on Sep 28 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to León from Madrid
 | Distance | 179 miles (288 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train |
 | Ticket price range | $3 - $50 |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $50 (€47) • 1 h 56 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Alsa or Renfe Alvia |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 179 miles (288 km) from Madrid to León. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa or Renfe Alvia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Madrid to León.
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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to León: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to travel to León from Madrid is by taking a flight with an average price of $3 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options to León:
Taking a flight is usually $25 (€24) less than taking a bus to León, which costs on average $28 (€27) for the same trip.
A flight is $47 (€44) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Madrid to León costing on average $50 (€47).
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to León is by train, which takes on average 1 h 56 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by bus can take 3 h 30 min on average.
In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 179 miles (288 km) from Madrid to León.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to León:
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Leon.
- Flights from Madrid to León most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Leon.
- Trains most often depart from Madrid at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in León at León.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to León:
- You can travel by bus between Madrid and León with Alsa, and you can find Alsa Madrid to León tickets for $28 (€27) on Omio.
- You can go to León from Madrid by train with Renfe Alvia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $50 (€47) with Renfe Alvia from Madrid to León on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to León with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with Alsa or Alsa Supra.
- You can book a direct train with Renfe MD, Renfe AVE or Renfe Alvia.
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 from Madrid to León.
When planning your trip from Madrid to León, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets are costing on average $28 (€27) one way.
- Plane tickets cost on average $3 (€3) one way.
- Train tickets cost $50 (€47) one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Madrid to León online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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