Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, 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 traveling from León to Madrid by bus
What is the travel distance from León to Madrid?
About 179 miles (289 km) separate León and Madrid.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from León to Madrid?
The majority of buses traveling from León to Madrid start their journey at Estacion de Autobuses León and wind up at Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?
Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Flamenco, Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu, Lazaro Galdiano Museum, Plaza Mayor and The Three Big Art Galleries - Paseo del Arte (Art Walk).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/21
$49
11/22
$49
Today
$37
11/24
$30
11/25
$30
11/26
$30
11/27
$28
11/28
$33
The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $28
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 $28 to $63 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 $28 which is on 2025-11-27.
The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $28
