There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to León by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
2h€40–95Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to León335.1 km
4h 7m€17Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Leonbus ALSA - Madr-Ast / ...
3h 45m€28–40Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane MAD - OVD
- Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
- Take the train from Oviedo to Leontrain
5h 22m€50–203Drive 336.2 km
- Drive from Madrid to Leóncar 336.2 km
3h 27m€54–77
Madrid to León by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to León is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to León is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Leon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Leon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Madrid and León is 342 km. The road distance is 336.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to León without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €95.
The train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon takes 2h including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to León bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to León train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to León is to train which takes 2h and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and León, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 2h. Renfe Viajeros also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Leon hourly. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Asturias Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Asturias Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Asturias Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Oviedo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Oviedo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to León
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to León bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Madrid to León train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to León is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Madrid to León.
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There are 536+ hotels available in León.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and León. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.