The average train between Madrid and León takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to León. 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 Madrid and León. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:14 PM which arrives into León at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to León. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at León station via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Madrid to León train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to León train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Leon station.
Book your Madrid to León train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Madrid and León is 288 km. The road distance is 349 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 2h. Renfe Viajeros also services this route every 3 hours.