How to travel from León to Madrid, Spain

The distance between León and Madrid is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from León to Madrid 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 MadridLeón if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Moncloa.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Oviedo then fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between León and Madrid

There are several options for getting from León to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between León and Madrid is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from León and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from León to Madrid is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between León and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between León and Madrid. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between León and Madrid with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 60m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between León and Madrid. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2hrs, 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 Madrid. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between León and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 30m.

ALSA run regular bus services between León and Madrid. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m 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 Madrid. We recommend that you take the bus to Oviedo then fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Madrid. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from León to Madrid

Compare travel optionsbetween León and Madrid

Transport options from León to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€40($40)
every 20 mins349km (217 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio4h 60m
€30($30)
once daily434km (270 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€30($30)
every 2 hours333km (207 miles)
Bus and Plane
3h 55m
€120($120)
hourly589km (366 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€62($62)
on demand338km (210 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid