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Madrid to Leon Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Madrid to Leon? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at €26.01, with the average cost for this route around €29.75. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
  • Tue, Sep 2
    From €35.11
  • Wed, Sep 3
    From €26.01
  • Thu, Sep 4
    From €36.42
  • Fri, Sep 5
    From €40.42
  • Sat, Sep 6
    From €36.42
  • Sun, Sep 7
    From €31.39
  • Mon, Sep 8
    From €37.35
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16:26
Madrid-Príncipe Pío
20:58
Leon
4h 32m, Directrenfe
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16:49
Madrid-Chamartín
18:49
Leon
2h, Directrenfe
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17:30
Madrid-Chamartín
19:47
Leon
2h 17m, DirectIntercit
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17:37
Madrid-Chamartín
20:58
Leon
3h 21m, No directrenfe
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18:23
Madrid-Príncipe Pío
23:06
Leon
4h 43m, Directrenfe
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18:50
Madrid-Chamartín
21:04
Paris
2h 14m, Directrenfe
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Madrid to Leon Train Route Details

The Madrid to Leon train ticket is typically from €26.01. The average travel time is 2h, covering a distance of approximately 181 miles. There are usually 15 daily trains provided by Intercit, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
06:49
Last train
Last train
20:30
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h
Distance
Distance
181 miles
Price
Price
From €26.01
Train Operators
Train Operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Leon

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Leon Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Madrid to Leon, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Madrid to Leon Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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