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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Sep 04
$43
Average ticket price on Sep 04
$72
Fastest journey on Sep 04
1 h 56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 04
2 h 5 m
Trains on Sep 04
12
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from León to Madrid 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 will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
On Fri, Sep 04, we found 12 trains from León to Madrid, including 12 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 04 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Fri, Sep 04 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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05092
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18002
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04110Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$57 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from León to Madrid:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from León to Madrid costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
The table below shows live departures for León to Madrid trains for today, Thursday, September 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05200 | On time 5:51 PM León station | 2h09 | 8:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04170 | On time 6:53 PM León station | 2h19 | 9:12 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04190 | On time 8:10 PM León station | 2h15 | 10:25 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 4 | |||||
18002 | 6:17 AM León station | 5h09 | 11:26 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
05092 | Delayed 6:43 AM León station | 1h56 | 6:39 AM 6:39 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04060 | Delayed 7:36 AM León station | 2h01 | 7:37 AM 7:37 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04088 | Delayed 6:14 AM 8:14 AMLeón station | 2h17 | 10:31 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04080 | 10:31 AM León station | 2h21 | 12:52 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04110 | 12:46 PM León station | 2h14 | 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05170 | 3:08 PM León station | 2h04 | 5:12 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
18006 | 3:18 PM León station | 5h23 | 8:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
04140 | 5:09 PM León station | 2h15 | 7:24 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from León to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 9:13 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León to Madrid 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most León to Madrid trains use the León to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Use this guide to compare León and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
León is 1 km from León city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
León has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at León.
ATMs are available at León.
Ticket office support is available at León. Information desks are available at León.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at León: Parking, Taxis.
Available at León: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at León.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid Príncipe Pío is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Príncipe Pío has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Casa Mingo, Café de Oriente, Noodles King
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Príncipe Pío, Acta Madfor Hotel, Hotel Exe Moncloa.
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