Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that the driver drove well and the bus was comfortable. However, there were some mentions of non-functional screens for movies and video games on one trip, although they worked fine on a previous journey.
ALSA León Madrid recent customer reviews
There was no suspension. The bus shook all the way. My teeth were banging off each other. Lady beside me a native of Leon, Spain kept saying she was shocked each time we bumped along the road . I am disgusted I’ll take Renfe from now on.
2 out of 5 stars
Patricia Mary L.
Everything ok. Just the screens for movies and video games did not work. They did on our first trip though
4 out of 5 stars
Alonso J.
From Leon to Madrid T4 both drivers were excellent and they were approachable and help us to find our way.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from León to Madrid by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from León to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from León to Madrid start from $60. The average price for this route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from León to Madrid?
The average bus travel time from León to Madrid is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 292 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the León to Madrid route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from León to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from León to Madrid at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from León to Madrid?
A bus trip from León to Madrid generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-26
$53
11-27
$53
Today
$53
11-29
$43
11-30
$43
12-01
$40
12-02
$35
12-03
$35
The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $35
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from León to Madrid, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $91 for a bus ticket from León to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-02.
The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $35
