Leon Travel Guide

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Getting There -- León has good rail connections to the rest of Spain -- 7 trains daily from Madrid (trip time: 4-5 hr.). The station, Estación del Norte, Av. de Astorga 2 (tel. 90-224-02-02), is on the western bank of the Bernesga River. Cross the bridge near Plaza de Guzmán el Bueno. A one-way ticket from Madrid ranges from 31€ to 43€ ($40-$56).

Most of León's buses arrive and depart from the Estación de Autobuses, Paseo Ingeniero Saenz de Miera (tel. 98-721-10-00). Three to five buses per day link León with Zamora and Salamanca, and there are 11 per day from Madrid (trip time: 4 1/4 hr.). A one-way ticket on a direct regular bus from Madrid is 21€ to 35€ ($27-$46) for the supra (comfortable) service. For more information about prices, call tel. 90-242-22-42.

León lies at the junction of five major highways coming from five different regions of Spain. From Madrid's periphery, head northwest on the N-VI superhighway toward La Coruña. At Benavente, bear right onto the N-630.

Visitor Information -- The tourist office, Plaza de Regla 3 (tel. 98-723-70-82; www.turismocastillayleon.com), is open Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm and 5 to 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm and 5 to 8pm. From June to mid-September, the office remains open during lunch hours.

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