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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Estacion de Autobuses León | Intercambiador de Moncloa | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Estacion de Autobuses León | Estación Sur | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Estacion de Autobuses León | Intercambiador de Moncloa | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Estacion de Autobuses León | Estación Sur | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from León to Madrid
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 R 257, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in León and Madrid?
Stops in León
- AAv Ingeniero Sáenz de Miera, 8 , 24009 León, Spain
- B
Parada de Autobuses de San Andrés del Rabanedo
Calle Corpus Christi, 194, 24191 San Andrés del Rabanedo, León, Spain - C
Venta de la Tuerta
- D
La Virgen del Camino
Carr. de León-Astorga, 63, 24198 La Virgen del Camino, León, Spain - E
San Andrés del Rabanedo
CL-623, 320, 24191 San Andrés del Rabanedo, León, Spain
Stops in Madrid
- BMendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
- CAvenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
- DPlaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
- E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain - FMadrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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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.
Patricia Mary L.
Everything ok. Just the screens for movies and video games did not work. They did on our first trip though
Alonso J.
From Leon to Madrid T4 both drivers were excellent and they were approachable and help us to find our way.
Roy C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from León to Madrid by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 711. The average price for this route is around R 719. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from León to Madrid?
The average bus journey time from León to Madrid is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 286 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from León to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from León to Madrid at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from León to Madrid?
A bus trip from León to Madrid produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of R 473To 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 R 473 to R 1 096 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 R 473, which is on 2025-12-27.
