How much is a ticket from León to Madrid?

The cheapest tickets from León to Madrid start at RUB 1 526. The average price for this route is around RUB 3 553. Busbud recommends booking 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 287 km. 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 trip from León to Madrid departs at 00:15. The latest trip departs at 22:30.

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

A trip from León to Madrid generates an estimated 7.154237500000001 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 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?

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

Which company has 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 RUB 1 170 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from León to Madrid on 27 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
15:13	León	1h 59m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
07:36	León	2h 1m	09:37	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 45m	12:00	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 28 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:13	León	1h 59m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	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 29 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	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 30 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	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
05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
09:48	León	1h 57m	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
08:14	León	2h 17m	10:31	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 3 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:53	León	2h 14m	21:07	Madrid-Chamartin	CheapestFastest
18:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 45m	22:15	Estación Sur	No tags
15:42	León	4h 59m	20:41	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags
22:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	03:00	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
18:53	León	2h 14m	21:07	Madrid-Chamartin	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 RUB 1 526, 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 priceRUB 3 191 - RUB 5 417	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceRUB 1 526 - RUB 12 666	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

4.3/561 800 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

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

Renfe

4.1/5985 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.0

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from León to Madrid?
The cheapest tickets from León to Madrid start at RUB 1 526. The average price for this route is around RUB 3 553. Busbud recommends booking 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 287 km. 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 trip from León to Madrid departs at 00:15. The latest trip departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from León to Madrid?
A trip from León to Madrid generates an estimated 7.154237500000001 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 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has 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

25/04

RUB 3 757

26/04

RUB 2 901

Today

RUB 2 332

28/04

RUB 2 054

29/04

RUB 1 929

30/04

RUB 2 540

01/05

RUB 2 049

02/05

RUB 1 926

The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on 02 May 2026 with a price of RUB 1 926

To save money and make sure 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 RUB 1 926 and RUB 12 640 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 RUB 1 926 which is 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.