Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to León will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 3 trains that leave Madrid for León on Fri, Jul 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Fri, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:26 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 4h32 | 6:58 PM León station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:23 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 4h43 | 9:06 PM León station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h02 | 8:32 PM León station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. |
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Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 21:13 |
For as little as $33 (€26) you can travel by train to León from Madrid with AVE, Renfe (3) and Renfe. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
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:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid Chamartín, which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at León, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
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