How to get from Madrid to León
- 288 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 18m
- 17 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 18m
direct
Train
€28
Cheapest
3h 30m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to León. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 288 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
288 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 8 | 2h 18mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 8 | 3h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€4Omio catalogue, Oct 82h 18m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 83h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to León: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → LeónbusALSA·3h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to León
ALSA runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 17 | 00:30 | 23:30 |
| Renfetrain | 12 | 07:04 | 20:30 |
All departuresALSA
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 02:30
- 08:15
- 09:45
- 10:15
- 11:15
- 12:30
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 16:15
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 23:30
All departuresRenfe
- 07:04
- 09:15
- 09:56
- 11:23
- 13:53
- 14:59
- 16:26
- 16:37
- 17:30
- 18:23
- 18:51
- 20:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to León works
Start with a ALSA bus from Madrid Barajas to León, about 3h 30m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to León: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to León?
The most useful route takes about 3h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to León?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to León?
17 a day with ALSA, between 00:30 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to León leave from?
Madrid Barajas with ALSA, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Madrid to León?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:04 and the last at 20:30, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to León?
12 a day with Renfe, between 07:04 and 20:30.
How far is León from Madrid?
About 288 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to León cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to León?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to León without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to León?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026