What is the travel distance from Madrid to León?

About 179 miles (289 km) separate Madrid and León.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to León?

The majority of buses traveling from Madrid to León start their journey at Madrid-Barajas Airport and wind up at Estacion de Autobuses León. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Madrid to León from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to León on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 40m	3:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Estación Sur	4h 10m	3:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
Bus	11:59pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 41m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to León on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	4:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h	12:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 45m	12:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to León on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h	12:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	4:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h	12:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to León on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Estación Sur	4h	2:30pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	4:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h	12:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to León on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	4:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to León on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	4:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to León on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	4:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	4:40am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to León on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
Bus	3:15pm	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 30m	6:45pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Estación Sur	4h 30m	10:45am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h	12:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Intercambiador de Moncloa	3h 45m	12:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to León

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach León. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $70	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $144	Average Duration2h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $54	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and León?

Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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B
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Stops in León

A
Estacion de Autobuses León
Av Ingeniero Sáenz de Miera, 8 , 24009 León, Spain
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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

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,815 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 329 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $42

ALSA Madrid León recent customer reviews

the bus had a problem and we needed to wait more than 2h and arrived three hours to late in leon :(

Carina G.

September 15, 2019

Alsa is one of the best travelling experiences i have had . most comfortable , on board entertainment ,fantastic value for money and most efficient . highly recommend the service.

Alan B.

October 9, 2018

I cannot use the WiFi on board. I don't know why. Perhaps I cannot read the relevant notice posted high on a window.

Chak Man L.

September 20, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to León by bus

What is the travel distance from Madrid to León?
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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

$37

11/22

$37

Today

$37

11/24

$37

11/25

$33

11/26

$33

11/27

$30

11/28

$30

The cheapest trip from Madrid to León was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to León, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $58 for a bus ticket from Madrid to León based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-27.