How far is León from Madrid by coach?

The distance between Madrid and León by coach is approximately 179 miles (289 km).

Is there a way to reach León from Madrid without a car?

You can travel to León from Madrid by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Madrid to León from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Madrid to León on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
15:15	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
08:30	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 45m	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
09:15	Estación Sur	4h	13:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15	Estación Sur	3h 45m	16:00	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
12:30	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	16:00	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30	Estación Sur	4h	14:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
12:30	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	16:00	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30	Estación Sur	4h	14:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
12:30	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	16:00	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
12:30	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	16:00	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
12:30	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	16:00	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
12:30	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	16:00	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
15:15	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
06:15	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
08:30	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 45m	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to León

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach León. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

179 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£33 - £55	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £113	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £39	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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ALSA

4.5/560,695 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 329 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £33

ALSA Madrid León recent customer reviews

the bus had a problem and we needed to wait more than 2h and arrived three hours to late in leon :(

Carina G.

15 September 2019

Alsa is one of the best travelling experiences i have had . most comfortable , on board entertainment ,fantastic value for money and most efficient . highly recommend the service.

Alan B.

9 October 2018

I cannot use the WiFi on board. I don't know why. Perhaps I cannot read the relevant notice posted high on a window.

Chak Man L.

20 September 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and León?

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in León

A - Estacion de Autobuses León

B - Parada de Autobuses de San Andrés del Rabanedo

C - Venta de la Tuerta

D - La Virgen del Camino

E - San Andrés del Rabanedo

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Madrid to León

How far is León from Madrid by coach?
The distance between Madrid and León by coach is approximately 179 miles (289 km).
Is there a way to reach León from Madrid without a car?
You can travel to León from Madrid by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

£29

08/11

£45

Today

£29

10/11

£23

11/11

£18

12/11

£18

13/11

£22

14/11

£22

The cheapest trip from Madrid to León was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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

You can expect to pay from £18 to £49 for a bus ticket from Madrid to León based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-11.

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