How much does a bus ticket from León to Madrid cost?

The bus ticket price from León to Madrid starts at R 731. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from León to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from León to Madrid?

The average travel time between León and Madrid is around 4h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 289 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between León and Madrid?

The number of buses from León to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from León to Madrid by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from León to Madrid?

When taking the bus from León to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA.

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

Buses travelling between León and Madrid leave from Estacion de Autobuses León or Parada de Autobuses de San Andrés del Rabanedo and arrive at Estación Sur, Madrid-Barajas Airport, Avenida de América Metro.

Bus León to Madrid from R 292 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from León to Madrid on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	19:00	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 40m	22:55	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	22:00	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	19:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 50m	23:05	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	19:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	23:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	19:00	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	19:00	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	21:00	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	07:00	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	07:00	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	11:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	04:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	04:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	06:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags

Next departures from León to Madrid on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 45m	19:00	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Estacion de Autobuses León	3h 30m	13:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 15m	09:45	Intercambiador de Moncloa	No tags
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	4h 30m	10:00	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:30	Estacion de Autobuses León	5h	10:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from León to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 263, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

289 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 731 - R 1 176	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 459 - R 2 494	Average duration2h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 263 - R 768	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560 754 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

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.

Patricia Mary L.

17 July 2025

Everything ok. Just the screens for movies and video games did not work. They did on our first trip though

Alonso J.

16 August 2024

From Leon to Madrid T4 both drivers were excellent and they were approachable and help us to find our way.

Roy C.

7 January 2020

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in León and Madrid?

Stops in León

A - Estacion de Autobuses León

B - Parada de Autobuses de San Andrés del Rabanedo

C - Venta de la Tuerta

D - La Virgen del Camino

E - San Andrés del Rabanedo

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about travelling from León to Madrid by bus

How much does a bus ticket from León to Madrid cost?
The bus ticket price from León to Madrid starts at R 731. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from León to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from León to Madrid?
The average travel time between León and Madrid is around 4h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 289 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between León and Madrid?
The number of buses from León to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from León to Madrid by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from León to Madrid?
When taking the bus from León to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from León to Madrid?
Buses travelling between León and Madrid leave from Estacion de Autobuses León or Parada de Autobuses de San Andrés del Rabanedo and arrive at Estación Sur, Madrid-Barajas Airport, Avenida de América Metro.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/11

R 638

14/11

R 637

Today

R 638

16/11

R 583

17/11

R 582

18/11

R 478

19/11

R 478

20/11

R 478

The cheapest trip from León to Madrid was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 478

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 R 478 to R 1 107 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 R 478, which is on 2025-11-18.