How to travel from Cádiz to León, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and León is around 785km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cádiz 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.

👋 Also check out LeónCádiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Leon (LEN).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
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Train via Sevilla-Santa Justa

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Leon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valladolid and then to Leon.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)

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Drive

Drive to León.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance785km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and León

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to León by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).

The distance between Cádiz and León is around 785km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Cádiz and León by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to León is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €325 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and León, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cádiz and León. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cádiz to León. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cádiz and León. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Cádiz and León. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cádiz to León. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valladolid. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

ALSA and Transportes Comes run regular bus services between Cádiz and León. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cádiz to León. We recommend that you take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Leon (LEN). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Cádiz and León. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to León is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cádiz and León

Transport options from Cádiz to León
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€325($325)
every 4 hours1,676km (1,041 miles)
Train to La Parra, plane4h 15m
€200($200)
every 20 mins879km (546 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,094km (680 miles)
Train via Sevilla-Santa Justa + 1 similar
6h 20m
€115($115)
every 20 mins974km (605 miles)
Train6h 20m
€85($85)
every 20 mins974km (605 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
€81($81)
once daily871km (541 miles)
Bus via Sevilla Plaza de Armas12h 10m
€73($73)
once daily805km (500 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand785km (488 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