How to travel from Madrid to León

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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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€44

Average price

€30

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Cheapest

3h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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from Madrid to León

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to León is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
10:45AM3h45
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
02:30PMLeon, Bus Station
271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
10:45AM3h45
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
02:30PMLeon, Bus Station
271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AVE05183
08:30PM2h00
Madrid Chamartín
10:30PMLeón station
491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe ALVIA04071
07:32AM2h16
Madrid Chamartín
09:48AMLeón station
311One-way
0 transfers
AVE05071
09:56AM2h05
Madrid Chamartín
12:01PMLeón station
421One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO04121
11:23AM2h18
Madrid Chamartín
01:41PMLeón station
451One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:30AM4h00
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:30PMLeon, Bus Station
271One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
08:30AM3h45
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
12:15PMLeon, Bus Station
311One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
08:15AM4h00
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12:15PMLeon, Bus Station
311One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Omio customers who travel from Madrid to León often also extend their holiday to go to Barcelona, Valladolid, Bilbao or Salamanca. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between León and these popular destinations at a great price.

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