The cheapest and fastest trains from León to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from León to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 11 trains that leave León for Madrid Barajas Airport on Fri, Feb 06, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 06 the direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Fri, Feb 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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05750Travel Information
Compare bus for León to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from León to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€33 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
León to Madrid Barajas Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for León to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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04080 | Delayed 9:39 AM 9:33 AMLeón station | 2h19 | 11:58 AM 11:58 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05750 | On time 11:46 AM León station | 2h14 | 2:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05170 | On time 2:13 PM León station | 1h59 | 4:12 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
18006 | On time 2:42 PM León station | 4h59 | 7:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
04140 | On time 4:09 PM León station | 2h15 | 6:24 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05200 | Delayed 4:51 PM León station | 2h09 | 7:30 PM 7:30 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04170 | On time 5:53 PM León station | 2h19 | 8:12 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
18002 | On time 5:40 AM León station | 4h46 | 10:26 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
05092 | On time 5:43 AM León station | 1h56 | 7:39 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04060 | On time 6:36 AM León station | 2h01 | 8:37 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04088 | On time 7:14 AM León station | 2h17 | 9:31 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from León to Madrid Barajas Airport
Trains from León to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 19:10 |
FAQs: Trains from León to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León to Madrid Barajas Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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