How to travel from León to Algeciras, Spain

The distance between León and Algeciras is around 849km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from León to Algeciras 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 Oviedo then fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Algeciras.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Algeciras.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zamora and then to Algeciras.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Algeciras.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance849km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between León and Algeciras

There are several options for getting from León to Algeciras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between León and Algeciras is around 849km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from León and Algeciras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from León to Algeciras is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between León and Algeciras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between León and Algeciras. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from León to Algeciras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between León and Algeciras. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 35m, 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 León and Algeciras. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from León to Algeciras. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zamora. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Empresa Vivas, ALSA, Socibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between León and Algeciras. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from León to Algeciras. We recommend that you take the bus to Oviedo then fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Algeciras. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Algeciras is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Algeciras. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 León and Algeciras. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to Algeciras is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween León and Algeciras

Transport options from León to Algeciras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
5h 25m
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,086km (675 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
€130($130)
every 20 mins918km (570 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus5hrs
€205($205)
every 20 mins939km (583 miles)
Train to Santiago De Compostela, plane and bus8hrs
€235($235)
once daily1,287km (800 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€85($85)
once daily985km (612 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
€95($95)
once daily944km (587 miles)
Bus via Burgos16h 25m
€110($110)
twice daily1,198km (745 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€155($155)
on demand849km (528 miles)

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Airports near Algeciras

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

XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Algeciras
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Algeciras
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Algeciras