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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.
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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€49 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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![]() | Delayed 6:30 PM 6:30 PMMadrid Chamartín | 2h00 | 8:30 PM 8:30 PMLeón station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | On time 5:32 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h16 | 7:48 AM León station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 7:56 AM 7:56 AMMadrid Chamartín | 2h05 | 10:01 AM 10:01 AMLeón station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 9:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h18 | 11:41 AM 11:41 AMLeón station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:59 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h08 | 3:07 PM León station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:26 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 4h32 | 6:58 PM León station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
2 h
Average
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
288 km
Of the 7 trains that leave Madrid for León every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Train providers 8 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 19:30 |
For as little as $32 (€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.
Travel comfortably to León from Madrid with AVE, Renfe's high-speed trains. When you travel on the AVE train to León from Madrid, the distance to travel is 179 miles (288 km) and prices start as low as $32 (€26). Check all the AVE train schedules and find the cheapest ticket from Madrid to León on Omio!
Renfe is the main railroad company in Spain and offers a wide variety of AVE tickets perfect for your budget, such as Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card that you can add when booking your Renfe AVE ticket with Omio.
The Renfe AVE trains are among the fastest in the world, reaching 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, and the AVE connects the main cities of the country in just a few hours, offering comfort and flexibility in long and medium distances. All AVE trains have a restaurant, WiFi, bathrooms and entertainment on board, and when you book your ticket on Omio, we offer you the possibility of choosing the seat that suits you best.
Train information from Madrid to León with AVE:
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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