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.
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 Madrid → León if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin.
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Take the bus to Madrid Moncloa.
Take the bus to Oviedo then fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Madrid (MAD).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 349km (217 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio | 4h 60m | €30($30) | once daily | 434km (270 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | €30($30) | every 2 hours | 333km (207 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | €120($120) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €62($62) | on demand | 338km (210 miles) |
The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.