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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£53
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
1 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
2 h 5 m
Trains on 04 Sept
12
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from León to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Madrid will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 12 trains from León to Madrid, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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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04110Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 288 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from León to Madrid:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from León to Madrid costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 26m.
The table below shows live departures for León to Madrid trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04140 | Delayed 17:09 León station | 2h15 | 17:25 17:25Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05200 | On time 17:51 León station | 2h09 | 20:00 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04170 | On time 18:53 León station | 2h19 | 21:12 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04190 | On time 20:10 León station | 2h15 | 22:25 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 4 September | |||||
18002 | 6:17 León station | 5h09 | 11:26 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
05092 | Delayed 6:43 León station | 1h56 | 6:39 6:39Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04060 | Delayed 7:36 León station | 2h01 | 7:37 7:37Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04088 | Delayed 6:14 8:14León station | 2h17 | 10:31 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04080 | 10:31 León station | 2h21 | 12:52 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04110 | 12:46 León station | 2h14 | 15:00 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05170 | 15:08 León station | 2h04 | 17:12 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
18006 | 15:18 León station | 5h23 | 20:41 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from León to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 21:13 |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most León to Madrid trains use the León to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Use this guide to compare León and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
León is 1 km from León city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
León has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at León.
ATMs are available at León.
Ticket office support is available at León. Information desks are available at León.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at León: Parking, Taxis.
Available at León: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at León.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid Príncipe Pío is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Príncipe Pío has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Casa Mingo, Café de Oriente, Noodles King
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Príncipe Pío, Acta Madfor Hotel, Hotel Exe Moncloa.
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