Next available departures

Next departures for León to Madrid on August 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	7:00pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
7:36am	León	2h 1m	9:37am	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
7:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	11:15am	Estación Sur	No tags
7:36am	León	2h 1m	9:37am	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
7:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	11:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
7:36am	León	2h 1m	9:37am	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
8:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45am	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
8:14am	León	2h 17m	10:31am	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:53 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from León to Madrid

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 3,419, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

4h 15mAverage Duration

288 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceRUB 3,419 - RUB 5,663	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceRUB 1,714 - RUB 11,334	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Bus stations and 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

4.3/562,718 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.

July 17, 2025

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

Alonso J.

August 16, 2024

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

Roy C.

January 7, 2020

Renfe

4.1/51,036 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.0

Companies in ES:FlixBus, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixTrain, ALSA, Iryo, Rede Expressos, El Expreso de Canfranc, Avanza, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from León to Madrid by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 1,714. The average price for this route is around RUB 3,715. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from León to Madrid?
The average trip duration from León to Madrid is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 287 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 57m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies service the León to Madrid route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 18 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, Renfe.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from León to Madrid?
The earliest trip from León to Madrid departs at 12:15am. And the latest trip departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from León to Madrid?
A trip from León to Madrid generates an estimated 7.1527625 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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 62697 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from León to Madrid?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company ALSA has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most on-time 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

07-31

RUB 3,006

08-01

RUB 3,858

Today

RUB 3,011

08-03

RUB 1,999

08-04

RUB 1,721

08-05

RUB 2,078

08-06

RUB 1,841

08-07

RUB 1,712

The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on Aug 7, 2026 with a price of RUB 1,712

To save money and make sure you have 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 1,712 and RUB 9,022 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 this trip at RUB 1,712 on 2026-08-07.