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The average train between León and Madrid takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from León to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between León and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from León is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leon station and arriving at Madrid Chamartín station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.
León to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
León to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
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The distance between León and Madrid is 288.3 km. The road distance is 335 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route every 2 hours.
