What is the cheapest way to get from León to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from León to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €11 - €35 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from León to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from León to Madrid is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €40 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between León and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leon and arriving at Madrid Moncloa. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between León and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leon and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from León to Madrid?

The distance between León and Madrid is 342 km. The road distance is 335 km.

How do I travel from León to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from León to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €40 - €95.

How long does it take to get from León to Madrid?

The train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the León to Madrid bus from?

León to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Leon station.

Where do I catch the León to Madrid train from?

León to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.

Train or bus from León to Madrid?

The best way to get from León to Madrid is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the León to Madrid bus arrive?

León to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.

Where does the León to Madrid train arrive?

León to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from León to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between León to Madrid is 335 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from León to Madrid.

How do I get a train ticket from León to Madrid?

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How do I get a bus ticket from León to Madrid?

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Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 7041+ hotels available in Madrid.

Can I share a ride from León to Madrid?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between León and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 5 ways to get from León to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
1h 56m
€40–95
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from León to Madridrideshare 334.2 km
3h 54m
€11–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leon to Madrid Moncloabus ALSA - Ast-Madr / ...
3h 30m
€27–40
Train, bus, fly
1. Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain
2. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
3. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane OVD - MAD
4h 39m
€50–202
Drive 335 km
1. Drive from León to Madridcar 335 km
3h 27m
€53–77

León to Madrid by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 342 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between León, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Leon to Madrid Moncloa every 2 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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