Madrid to León train
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Train schedule from Madrid to León
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Fastest train times from Madrid to León
Fastest Journey
1 h 57 m
Average
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
288 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Madrid for León every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Madrid to León
 | Distance | 179 miles (288 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 57 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $41 (€39) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train companies | Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Intercity, Renfe or Renfe AVE |
Trains from Madrid to León cover the 179 miles (288 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 57 min with our travel partners like Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Intercity, Renfe or Renfe AVE. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $41 (€39), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $41 (€39). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in León.
Train companies: Renfe, Renfe (13) and AVE from Madrid to León trains
Renfe, Renfe (13) and AVE trains will get you from Madrid to León from $41 (€39). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Looking for a comfortable way to travel from Madrid to León? Reserve your Renfe AVE train between Madrid and León with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national train company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Madrid to León journey. Omio shows you current AVE schedules and tickets to cover the 179 miles (288 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this trip. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.
As the main high-speed train service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE trains one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!
Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Madrid to León trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
Renfe (13) is one of the best options when traveling by train to León from Madrid. Omio quickly shows you current Renfe (13) train schedules for the Madrid - León journey and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest route available. The distance to León from Madrid is around 179 miles (288 km) and the cheapest Renfe (13) one-way ticket you can book starts at $41 (€39). As you check the latest Madrid to León train schedule from Renfe (13) for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to León safely. If you search for Renfe (13) tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect Renfe (13) ticket from Madrid to León so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
train from Madrid to Leon
Every day there are several connections from Madrid to Leon. The average journey time is 2 hours 20 minutes for connections without change and about 4 hours for connections with change.
Which train companies run from Madrid to Leon?
All connections of the train from Madrid to Leon are offered by the Spanish national train operator Renfe. It uses the trains of the high-speed network AVE as well as the trains AV City and Alvia.
How long does the train journey from Madrid to Leon take?
The average journey time of the train from Madrid to Leon is 2 hours 18 minutes. The fastest connection takes about 2.5 hours. and does not require a change of trains.
How often can you take the train from Madrid to Leon?
There are 9 direct connections a day from Madrid to Leon during the week. The first train leaves at 7 and the last at 20.25. In addition to these direct connections, there are numerous other possible train connections which, however, require a change of trains and longer waiting times. Travelers expect a travel time of 4 hours or longer.
Stations on the line Madrid - Leon?
At which station does the train leave Madrid? The train leaves Madrid from Chamartín station. This is one of the city's two most important train stations for local and long-distance traffic.
At which station does the train arrive in Leon? The train arrives at the main station, Estación de León. This is an important junction for train connections, especially for long-distance traffic in the Spanish Northwest.
Train tickets from Madrid to León: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Madrid - León 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 15% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Madrid - León with 2 months in advance you save up to about 3% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 19%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
Travel Tips: Trains from Madrid to León
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arriving in León.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and need to travel around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in León most often arrive at León and need to travel around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) from this train station to the city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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