How much is the bus ticket from León to Madrid?

The cheapest bus tickets from León to Madrid start at R 719. The average price for this route is around R 725. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from León to Madrid?

The average bus journey time from León to Madrid is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 286 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 30m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the León to Madrid route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day.

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

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

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

A bus trip from León to Madrid produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus León to Madrid from R 235 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from León to Madrid on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	19:00	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	5h	03:30	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	21:00	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	5h	03:30	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	13:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 45m	12:00	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	12:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	10:00	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	5h	10:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 45m	12:00	Estación Sur	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from León to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 260, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

289 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 719 - R 1 202	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 473 - R 2 447	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 260 - R 847	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg 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-Barajas Airport
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B
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560 921 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

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

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from León to Madrid by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from León to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from León to Madrid start at R 719. The average price for this route is around R 725. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from León to Madrid?
The average bus journey time from León to Madrid is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 286 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 30m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the León to Madrid route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from León to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from León to Madrid at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from León to Madrid?
A bus trip from León to Madrid produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 855

14/12

R 633

Today

R 519

16/12

R 427

17/12

R 427

18/12

R 427

19/12

R 425

20/12

R 581

The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 425

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

You can expect to pay from R 425 to R 1 104 for a bus ticket from León to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 425, which is on 2025-12-19.