Efficiency from Madrid to Leon

[Pandy51]

I will be travelling solo from Madrid to Leon the end of September, and meeting my husband who is walking from SJPP, to finish together. Is it simpler to take transport (bus) straight from the airport on the day of my arrival, or should I stay overnight in Madrid and take a train the next day. Is there a bus station in the Madrid Airport? Gracias!

 

[Pafayac]

Yes, there is a bus station: it is called "Madrid Barajas".
You can there take a bus Alsa to León, for instance.

 

[Bradypus]

There are ALSA buses direct from the airport to Leon. The fastest take about 4 1/2 hours.

 

[henrythedog]

Depends entirely on whether you prefer travelling by bus or train and whether you want to overnight in Madrid or Leon. All options are open to you.

Simplest (if that is ‘efficient’) is bus straight from airport to Leon.

 

[J Willhaus]

I think it also depends on you, where your are traveling from, time of day, etc. I always stay a night in Madrid to help me recover from jetlag and then travel whether by bus or train. I am less likely to make an error in judgment or stumble.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

I've done that -- taken the ALSA bus directly from MAD Barajas to Leon -- and can recommend it enthusiastically. Cheap, clean and comfortable, simple, fast.

 

[Pandy51]

I will be travelling solo from Madrid to Leon the end of September, and meeting my husband who is walking from SJPP, to finish together. Is it simpler to take transport (bus) straight from the airport on the day of my arrival, or should I stay overnight in Madrid and take a train the next day. Is there a bus station in the Madrid Airport? Gracias!

Thank you all, I have my answers!!