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Compare bus and train for Madrid to León
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 288 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m 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 |
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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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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to León
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 ways to get from Madrid to León: coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to León from Madrid is by taking a coach, which costs on average €13.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to León:
A coach is €6 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Madrid to León costing on average €19.
The quickest way to travel to León from Madrid is by train, which takes on average 2 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to León by coach takes 3 h 30 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 288 km from Madrid to León.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to León is:
- 28 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and León as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to León:
- Most travellers take a coach from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Leon, Bus Station.
- Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Madrid to León depart from Madrid Chamartín to León.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to León:
- Travel with Alsa or Alsa Supra to go to León by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alsa Madrid to León tickets on Omio for €13.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe AVLO or Renfe (13) for trains to León. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe AVLO Madrid to León tickets on Omio for €19.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to León with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Alsa or Alsa Supra with 28 direct coaches per day.
- Direct trains with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe AVLO or Renfe (13) with 6 direct trains per day.
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 to León from Madrid.
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