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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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 288 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€34 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal8:15 AM3h30Leon, Bus Station11:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)€321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
041908:10 PM2h15León station10:25 PMMadrid Chamartín€191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 050926:43 AM1h56León station8:39 AMMadrid Chamartín€281One-way0 transfers
Other options
041706:53 PM2h19León station9:12 PMMadrid Chamartín€251One-way0 transfers- 040607:36 AM2h01León station9:37 AMMadrid Chamartín€341One-way0 transfers
- 0575012:46 PM2h14León station3:00 PMMadrid Chamartín€351One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:15 AM3h45Leon, Bus Station12:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€321One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:15 AM4h15Leon, Bus Station12:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€321One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:30 AM3h30Leon, Bus Station3:00 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)€321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from León to Madrid:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from León to Madrid costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- 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 AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD.
- 26 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
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