The cheapest trains from Madrid to León
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to León will cost around $ 53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 46.
Timetable Madrid to León
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The fastest trains from Madrid to León
Fastest Journey
1 h 56 m
Average
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
288 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Madrid for León every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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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Train Information to León from Madrid
 | Distance | 179 miles (288 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 11 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $48 (€40) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train providers | Renfe or Renfe AVE |
Trains from Madrid to León cover the 179 miles (288 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 11 min with our travel partners like Renfe or Renfe AVE. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $48 (€40), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $46 (€39). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in León.
Train providers
Renfe and AVE between Madrid and León
For as little as $46 (€39) you can travel by train from Madrid to León with Renfe and AVE. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
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 has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and traveling by train from Madrid to León:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- Renfe has applied temporary travel conditions for ticket holders that can no longer justify their travel or don’t wish to travel with AVE, Large Distancia, Avant or Media services for trips between 29th of October and 8th of May 2021
- Travellers may choose to get a full refund, free of charge, or be provided with a new ticket for another date free of charge.
- Passengers traveling international routes (Renfe–SNCF) can cancel their ticket free of charge until August 29th, 2021 if it’s requested three days before the departure date.
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
Omio customers book a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to León most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city center of Madrid. The most popular arrival train station in León, called León, is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from its 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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