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The cheapest and fastest coaches from León to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£31

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 24 m

Buses per day

Distance

288 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from León to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from León to Madrid will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.

Fast coaches

Of the 32 buses that leave León for Madrid every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

11:203h40

León

15:00Madrid

£161One-way

0 changes

09:304h20

León

13:50Madrid

£171One-way

0 changes

16:003h20

León

19:20Madrid

£171One-way

0 changes

18:103h10

León

21:20Madrid

£201One-way

0 changes

12:503h40

León

16:30Madrid

£201One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for León to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 288 km

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Train
£28 Average Price Cheapest	£38 Average Price
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

León to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 14:35

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Normal	15:30 Leon, Bus Station	3h45	19:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	15:30 Leon, Bus Station	3h30	19:00 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Normal	16:30 Leon, Bus Station	3h45	20:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	16:30 Leon, Bus Station	3h30	20:00 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Normal · Normal	17:00 Leon, Bus Station	6h15	23:15 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América	1 change
Normal · Normal	17:00 Leon, Bus Station	5h15	22:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	1 change
Supra Economy	17:15 Leon, Bus Station	4h15	21:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Supra Economy	17:15 Leon, Bus Station	3h50	21:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Supra Economy	17:15 Leon, Bus Station	3h40	20:55 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Normal	20:30 Leon, Bus Station	4h30	01:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	20:30 Leon, Bus Station	5h00	01:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	22:15 Leon, Bus Station	4h15	02:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	22:15 Leon, Bus Station	4h30	02:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
Normal	00:15 Leon, Bus Station	4h45	05:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	00:15 Leon, Bus Station	4h30	04:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Normal	00:15 Leon, Bus Station	5h15	05:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	03:30 Leon, Bus Station	4h15	07:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Normal	03:30 Leon, Bus Station	4h30	08:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	03:30 Leon, Bus Station	5h00	08:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	05:00 Leon, Bus Station	4h15	09:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	05:00 Leon, Bus Station	4h45	09:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	06:15 Leon, Bus Station	3h30	09:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Normal	06:15 Leon, Bus Station	3h45	10:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	06:15 Leon, Bus Station	4h15	10:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Supra Economy	08:15 Leon, Bus Station	3h45	12:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Supra Economy	08:15 Leon, Bus Station	3h30	11:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Supra Economy	08:15 Leon, Bus Station	4h30	12:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	09:15 Leon, Bus Station	3h45	13:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	09:15 Leon, Bus Station	3h30	12:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Normal	09:30 Leon, Bus Station	3h45	13:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	09:30 Leon, Bus Station	3h30	13:00 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	0 changesdirect
Normal	12:15 Leon, Bus Station	4h45	17:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from León to Madrid

Spain

Buses from León to Madrid run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

288 km

Average bus duration

3h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

£13

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

3h 30m

First bus

00:15

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Coach companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and Infobus León to Madrid

You can travel by coach between León and Madrid with Alsa, Alsa Supra and Infobus for as low as £14. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

León to Madrid coach information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 3 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £14

FAQs: León to Madrid coach

FAQs: Take the bus from León to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from León to Madrid.

Cheap coach tickets from León to Madrid can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for León to Madrid is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from León to Madrid is 3 h 30 min to travel the 179 mile long journey, with around there are 27 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from León to Madrid leaves at 04: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from León to Madrid leaves at 21: 30.

Yes, it is possible to travel from León to Madrid without having to change trains with Alsa or Alsa Supra. There are 25 direct coaches from León to Madrid each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from León to Madrid, you can count on Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar or Infobus for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Madrid from León and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leon, Bus Station, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Madrid from León is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from León to Madrid is January.

You have options as you can travel between León and Madrid 2 different ways: coach or train.

No, the coach from León to Madrid has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from León to Madrid.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from León to Madrid.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from León to Madrid, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from León to Madrid.

No, luggage for the coach from León to Madrid needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from León to Madrid.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from León to Madrid.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from León to Madrid.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from León to Madrid.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in León and Madrid

León

Madrid

The major coach station for departures in León is Leon, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leon, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from León to Madrid.

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