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Cheap train tickets from Madrid to León

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€39

Average

€55

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.

06:27PM4h40

Príncipe Pío

11:07PMLeón

€391One-way

0 transfers

07:06AM2h12

Madrid Chamartín

09:18AMLeón

€471One-way

0 transfers

02:40PM2h01

Madrid Chamartín

04:41PMLeón

€521One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM2h16

Madrid Chamartín

05:16PMLeón

€581One-way

0 transfers

11:06AM2h16

Madrid Chamartín

01:22PMLeón

€771One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Madrid to León

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5

Renfe ALVIA

07:06AM2h12

Madrid Chamartín

09:18AMLeón

0 transfers

Renfe ALVIA

11:06AM2h16

Madrid Chamartín

01:22PMLeón

0 transfers

Renfe AVE

02:40PM2h01

Madrid Chamartín

04:41PMLeón

0 transfers

Renfe ALVIA

03:00PM2h16

Madrid Chamartín

05:16PMLeón

0 transfers

Renfe MD

04:28PM4h39

Príncipe Pío

09:07PMLeón

0 transfers

Renfe MD

06:27PM4h40

Príncipe Pío

11:07PMLeón

0 transfers

Renfe ALVIA

06:34PM2h14

Madrid Chamartín

08:48PMLeón

0 transfers

Renfe AVE

08:25PM1h56

Madrid Chamartín

10:21PMLeón

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Madrid to León

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

1 h 56 m

Average

2 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

288 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Madrid for León every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:25PM1h56

Madrid Chamartín

10:21PMLeón

€641One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

02:40PM2h01

Madrid Chamartín

04:41PMLeón

€521One-way

0 transfers

07:06AM2h12

Madrid Chamartín

09:18AMLeón

€471One-way

0 transfers

06:34PM2h14

Madrid Chamartín

08:48PMLeón

€771One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM2h16

Madrid Chamartín

05:16PMLeón

€581One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Madrid to León

	Distance	179 miles (288 km)
	Average train duration	2 h 19 min
	Average train ticket price	$42 (€38)
	Direct train	Yes
	Train companies	Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe MD, Renfe or Renfe AVE

Trains from Madrid to León cover the 179 miles (288 km) long route taking on average 2 h 19 min with our travel partners like Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe MD, Renfe or Renfe AVE. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $39 (€35), but the average price of train tickets is $42 (€38). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in León.

Train providers: Renfe, Renfe (13) and AVE from Madrid to León trains

For as little as $39 (€35) you can travel by train between Madrid and León with Renfe, Renfe (13) 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.

Looking for a comfortable way to travel to León from Madrid? Reserve your Renfe AVE train from Madrid to 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 trip. 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 route. 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!

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 $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	31 €

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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to León

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to León easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to León.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid to León can start from as little as $39 (€35) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to León is $42 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Madrid to León train time is 2 h 19 min covering the 179 mile (288 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to León leaves at 5: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to León leaves at 6: 25 PM.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to León. Take the fast train with Renfe AVE from Madrid to León.

For the best Madrid to León train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe MD, Renfe or Renfe AVE. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Madrid and León to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 25 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 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.

A trip to León from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Madrid to León is January.

You have options as you can travel to León from Madrid 2 different ways: bus or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Madrid

León

The major railway station for departures from Madrid is Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for your journey between Madrid and León.

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

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Accessibility

Address

Glorieta Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain

Phone Number

+34 912432343

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 10: 00 - 20: 00

Public transit options for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

Metro lines: 1
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

Madrid Chamartín Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

28036 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Atocha Cercanias Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Pl. Del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain

Phone Number

+34 912 32 03 20

Madrid Méndez Alvaro Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

C. De Méndez Álvaro, 28045 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Príncipe Pío Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

28008 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Aeropuerto T4 Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

28042 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Sol

Address

Puerta Del Sol

Madrid Recoletos Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

28001 Madrid, Spain

Madrid Nuevos Ministerios Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Madrid

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