The cheapest and fastest trains from León station to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from León station 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 station to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 12 trains that leave León station for Madrid Barajas Airport on Tue, Dec 23, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 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 Tue, Dec 23 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 station to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from León station 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 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€32 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
León station to Madrid Barajas Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for León station to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
04190 | On time 7:10 PM León station | 2h15 | 9:25 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
18002 | On time 5:40 AM León station | 4h46 | 10:26 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
05092 | Delayed 5:43 AM León station | 1h56 | 8:00 AM 8:00 AMMadrid 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 | |
04080 | On time 9:33 AM León station | 2h19 | 11:52 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05750 | On time 11:46 AM León station | 2h14 | 2:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from León station to Madrid Barajas Airport
Trains from León station to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:42, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 13:42 |
Last train 18:15 |
FAQs: Trains from León station to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León station 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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