How much does a ticket from León to Madrid cost?

The cheapest tickets from León to Madrid start from €18. The average price for this route is around €40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the journey from León to Madrid?

The average trip duration from León to Madrid is 3h 16m, covering a distance of 178 miles. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 57m and is operated by Renfe .

Which companies operate the León to Madrid route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times from León to Madrid?

The earliest service departs from León for Madrid at 00:15. And the latest service departs at 22:30.

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

A journey from León to Madrid produces an estimated 7.154300000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly way to travel and a mode of transport 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 61718 reviews.

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

According to reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which company offers the most punctual 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 €14 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from León to Madrid on 29 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	15:00	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
15:13	León	1h 59m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
10:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	13:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
10:33	León	2h 19m	12:52	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
10:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 45m	14:00	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 30 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
15:13	León	1h 59m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
07:36	León	2h 1m	09:37	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 1 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:13	León	1h 59m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	CheapestFastest
00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
07:36	León	2h 1m	09:37	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
07:36	León	2h 1m	09:37	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 2 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	15:00	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
09:48	León	1h 57m	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
08:14	León	2h 17m	10:31	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	07:00	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 3 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:48	León	1h 57m	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	CheapestFastest
09:48	León	1h 57m	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
09:48	León	1h 57m	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
15:42	León	4h 59m	20:41	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags
17:51	León	2h 9m	20:00	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 4 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	5h	03:30	Estación Sur	Cheapest
15:13	León	1h 59m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
07:36	León	2h 1m	09:37	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	10:00	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 5 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
15:13	León	2h 6m	17:19	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
07:36	León	2h 8m	09:44	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 €18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

2h 17mAverage duration

177 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€37 - €62	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€18 - €144	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-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 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

4.3/561,810 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.

17 July 2025

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

Alonso J.

16 August 2024

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

Roy C.

7 January 2020

Renfe

4.1/5987 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a ticket from León to Madrid cost?
The cheapest tickets from León to Madrid start from €18. The average price for this route is around €40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from León to Madrid?
The average trip duration from León to Madrid is 3h 16m, covering a distance of 178 miles. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 57m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies operate the León to Madrid route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 17 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, Renfe.
What are the earliest and latest departure times from León to Madrid?
The earliest service departs from León for Madrid at 00:15. And the latest service departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from León to Madrid?
A journey from León to Madrid produces an estimated 7.154300000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly way to travel and a mode of transport 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 61718 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from León to Madrid?
According to reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company offers the most punctual 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

27/04

€33

28/04

€33

Today

€33

30/04

€24

01/05

€24

02/05

€17

03/05

€33

04/05

€22

The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on 2 May 2026 with a price of €17

To save money and ensure you get 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 €17 and €108 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 the trip at €17 on 2026-05-02.

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.