How much is a ticket from Madrid to León?

The cheapest tickets from Madrid to León start at CHF 16. The average price for this route is around CHF 38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the journey from Madrid to León?

The average journey time from Madrid to León is 3h 8m, covering a distance of 287 km. The fastest vehicle can get you there in 2h and is operated by Renfe .

Which companies operate the Madrid to León route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 18 departures available per day, including services from ALSA , Renfe .

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

The earliest trip from Madrid to León departs at 00:30. The latest trip departs at 23:59.

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

A journey from Madrid to León emits an estimated 7.1592875000000005 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best company from Madrid to León?

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 61807 reviews.

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

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

Which company has the most punctual service from Madrid to León?

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

Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Madrid to León?

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 Madrid to León from CHF 13 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Madrid to León on 3 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:59	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 41m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
20:30	Madrid-Chamartin	2h	22:30	León	Fastest
20:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 30m	01:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
18:23	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	4h 43m	23:06	León	No tags
16:00	Estación Sur	3h 45m	19:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 4 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:30	Estación Sur	3h 45m	21:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
20:30	Madrid-Chamartin	2h	22:30	León	Fastest
13:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
07:04	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 21m	09:25	León	No tags
14:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 30m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 5 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:04	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 21m	09:25	León	Cheapest
20:30	Madrid-Chamartin	2h	22:30	León	Fastest
13:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
07:04	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 21m	09:25	León	No tags
14:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 30m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 6 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30	Estación Sur	4h	14:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
20:30	Madrid-Chamartin	2h	22:30	León	Fastest
13:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
09:15	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 21m	11:36	León	No tags
14:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 30m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 7 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30	Estación Sur	4h	14:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
20:30	Madrid-Chamartin	2h	22:30	León	Fastest
13:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
07:04	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 21m	09:25	León	No tags
14:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 30m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 8 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30	Estación Sur	4h	14:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
20:30	Madrid-Chamartin	2h	22:30	León	Fastest
14:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 30m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
07:04	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 21m	09:25	León	No tags
16:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 30m	21:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 9 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	Estación Sur	4h	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
09:56	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 5m	12:01	León	Fastest
13:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
07:32	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 16m	09:48	León	No tags
14:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 30m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to León on 10 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 10m	04:40	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
20:30	Madrid-Chamartin	2h	22:30	León	Fastest
11:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 45m	16:00	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
09:15	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 21m	11:36	León	No tags
13:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	18:45	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 15:14 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Madrid to León

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach León. The journey takes about 2 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just CHF 16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

2h 17mAverage duration

285 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCHF 34 - CHF 58	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCHF 16 - CHF 104	Average duration2h 17m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and León?

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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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

Compare companies

ALSA

4.3/561,839 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

According to 330 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 value for money. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at CHF 34

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

Renfe

4.1/5992 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 Madrid to León 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 is a ticket from Madrid to León?
The cheapest tickets from Madrid to León start at CHF 16. The average price for this route is around CHF 38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Madrid to León?
The average journey time from Madrid to León is 3h 8m, covering a distance of 287 km. The fastest vehicle can get you there in 2h and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies operate the Madrid to León route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 18 departures available per day, including services from ALSA, Renfe.
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Madrid to León?
The earliest trip from Madrid to León departs at 00:30. The latest trip departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Madrid to León?
A journey from Madrid to León emits an estimated 7.1592875000000005 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Madrid to León?
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 61807 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to León?
According to reviews on Busbud, ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most punctual service from Madrid to León?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Madrid to León?
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

01/05

CHF 31

02/05

CHF 22

Today

CHF 31

04/05

CHF 25

05/05

CHF 15

06/05

CHF 13

07/05

CHF 13

08/05

CHF 13

The cheapest trip from Madrid to León was searched and found on 6 May 2026 with a price of CHF 13

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

You can expect to pay between CHF 13 and CHF 112 for a bus or train ticket from Madrid to León over the last 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at CHF 13 on 2026-05-06.

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.