Day trip from Burgos to León
León lies 156 km (97 mi) west of Burgos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 156 km (97 mi) apart, León is a realistic day trip from Burgos: about 2 h 32 min each way by road.
| Burgos | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 176,418 | 124,772 |
| Elevation | 863 m (2,831 ft) | 844 m (2,769 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 09001–09080 | 24001–32101 |
Where to book tours and tickets in León
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Staying in León
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Common questions
How far is León from Burgos?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, west of Burgos; by road roughly 190 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Burgos to León by road?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Burgos and León?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.