When traveling from Madrid to León, what are the departure and arrival points in Madrid and 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, Estación de Autobuses. Trains mostly leave from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and tend to arrive in León.

Which travel companies can get me from Madrid to León?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to León: You can take a bus from Madrid to León with Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for $32 (€29) with Alsa from Madrid to León. You can travel by train to León from Madrid with Renfe Alvia, and you can find Renfe Alvia Madrid to León tickets for $65 (€58) on Omio.

Is there a direct service from Madrid to León?

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to León with the following travel companies: Direct services by bus with Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Alsa Supra. Direct train with Renfe AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY or Renfe MD. 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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from Madrid to León

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

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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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Madrid, Estación Sur

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Travel Information to León from Madrid

	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.

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Madrid to León, 65,62% 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 Madrid to León 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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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.

Enjoy a quick and easy journey on a travel to León from Madrid with AVE, the high-speed travel from Renfe, the main Spanish railroad company and official travel partner of Omio. Search all AVE travel schedules and tickets on Omio to find the best deals for a travel between Madrid and León covering the 179 miles (288 km) distance. Look out for ticket options like Promo, Promo +, and Flexible to find the most convenient Madrid to León travel ride for you. Renfe AVE even offers discount cards for regular customers, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, which can be used when buying AVE tickets on Omio.

Renfe covers around 9,300 miles (15, 000 km) between national and international routes, among which are its AVE routes that connect the main cities of Spain. AVE travel are well-known among travelers for providing ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience. Their travel are the most popular of Renfe’s fleet due to their high speeds reaching up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes. They are also popular with travelers due to their premium services onboard, such as a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and entertainment.

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.

Cheapest Price: $32

FAQs: Travel from Madrid to León

FAQs: Travel to León 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 Madrid to León.

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:

Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Leon, Estación de Autobuses.
Trains mostly leave from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and tend to arrive in León.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to León:

You can take a bus from Madrid to León with Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for $32 (€29) with Alsa from Madrid to León.
You can travel by train to León from Madrid with Renfe Alvia, and you can find Renfe Alvia Madrid to León tickets for $65 (€58) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to León with the following travel companies:

Direct services by bus with Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Alsa Supra.
Direct train with Renfe AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY or Renfe MD.

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to León? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to León usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Bilbao or Valladolid. If you're looking to explore Barcelona, Bilbao or Valladolid from León, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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