How to travel from Algeciras to León, Spain

The distance between Algeciras and León is around 848km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Algeciras to León by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Málaga Airport then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Oviedo (OVD) then take the bus to Leon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Leon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Leon.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to León.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance848km (527 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Algeciras and León

There are several options for getting from Algeciras to León by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Algeciras and León is around 848km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Algeciras and León by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Algeciras to León is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Algeciras and León, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Algeciras and León. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Algeciras to León. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Malaga Maria Zambrano, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Algeciras and León. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Algeciras and León. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Algeciras to León. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

MonBus, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Algeciras and León. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Algeciras to León. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga Airport then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Oviedo (OVD) then take the bus to Leon. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to León is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 103km (64 miles) from León. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Algeciras and León. The distance is around 848km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Algeciras to León is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Algeciras and León

Transport options from Algeciras to León
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 50m
€185($185)
5 times a day1,080km (671 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€120($120)
4 times a week1,100km (684 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha7h 60m
€88($88)
twice daily985km (612 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 40m
€81($81)
every 20 mins875km (544 miles)
Bus via Burgos16h 35m
€68($68)
6 times a week1,118km (695 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€155($155)
on demand848km (527 miles)

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Airports near León

The following major airports near León offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from León
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from León
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
202km (125 miles) from León