The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 18 buses that leave Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for León on Sun, Dec 21, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 290 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Compare bus and train for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 290 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:15 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 4h30 | 4:45 PM León | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h45 | 7:15 PM León | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 4h10 | 1:40 AM León | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:59 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 4h41 | 2:40 AM León | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h10 | 3:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 9:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León
Buses from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 21:59. The fastest bus covers the 290 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 290 km |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 04:15 |
Last bus 21:59 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to LeónYou can travel by bus between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to León
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: León Station
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