How much is a ticket from León to Madrid?

The cheapest tickets from León to Madrid start at PLN 73. The average price for this route is around PLN 170. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the ride from León to Madrid?

The average trip duration from León to Madrid is 3h 16m, covering a distance of 288 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 57m and is operated by Renfe .

Which companies service the León to Madrid route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 17 trips available per day, including services from ALSA , Renfe .

What is the earliest and latest departure time from León to Madrid?

The earliest trip from León to Madrid departs at 12:15am. And the latest trip departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from León to Madrid?

A trip from León to Madrid generates an estimated 7.1897875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best company from León to Madrid?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61661 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from León to Madrid?

Based on Busbud reviews, the company ALSA has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which company has the most on-time service from León to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which company has the cleanest vehicles from León to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus and Train León to Madrid from PLN 56 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for León to Madrid on April 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30am	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	9:45am	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
9:48am	León	1h 57m	11:45am	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
12:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	4:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
8:14am	León	2h 17m	10:31am	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
12:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	4:45am	Estación Sur	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:36 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from León to Madrid

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

2h 17mAverage Duration

285 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 153 - PLN 260	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 73 - PLN 605	Average Duration2h 17m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in León and Madrid?

Stops in León

A
Estacion de Autobuses León
Av Ingeniero Sáenz de Miera, 8 , 24009 León, Spain
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B
Parada de Autobuses de San Andrés del Rabanedo
Calle Corpus Christi, 194, 24191 San Andrés del Rabanedo, León, Spain
C
Venta de la Tuerta
D
La Virgen del Camino
Carr. de León-Astorga, 63, 24198 La Virgen del Camino, León, Spain
E
San Andrés del Rabanedo
CL-623, 320, 24191 San Andrés del Rabanedo, León, Spain

Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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D
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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E
Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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Compare companies

ALSA

4.3/561,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that the driver drove well and the bus was comfortable. However, there were some mentions of non-functional screens for movies and video games on one trip, although they worked fine on a previous journey.

ALSA León Madrid recent customer reviews

There was no suspension. The bus shook all the way. My teeth were banging off each other. Lady beside me a native of Leon, Spain kept saying she was shocked each time we bumped along the road . I am disgusted I’ll take Renfe from now on.

Patricia Mary L.

July 17, 2025

Everything ok. Just the screens for movies and video games did not work. They did on our first trip though

Alonso J.

August 16, 2024

From Leon to Madrid T4 both drivers were excellent and they were approachable and help us to find our way.

Roy C.

January 7, 2020

Renfe

4.1/5981 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.0

Companies in ES:FlixBus, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixTrain, ALSA, Iryo, Rede Expressos, Avanza, Sindbad, Itabus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from León to Madrid by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from León to Madrid?
The cheapest tickets from León to Madrid start at PLN 73. The average price for this route is around PLN 170. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from León to Madrid?
The average trip duration from León to Madrid is 3h 16m, covering a distance of 288 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 57m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies service the León to Madrid route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 17 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, Renfe.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from León to Madrid?
The earliest trip from León to Madrid departs at 12:15am. And the latest trip departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from León to Madrid?
A trip from León to Madrid generates an estimated 7.1897875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from León to Madrid?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61661 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from León to Madrid?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company ALSA has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most on-time service from León to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from León to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04-15

PLN 140

04-16

PLN 140

Today

PLN 140

04-18

PLN 123

04-19

PLN 140

04-20

PLN 98

04-21

PLN 57

04-22

PLN 101

The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on Apr 21, 2026 with a price of PLN 57

To save money and make sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from León to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay between PLN 57 and PLN 605 for a bus or train ticket from León to Madrid based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at PLN 57 on 2026-04-21.

Usually Renfe will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.