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A train from Madrid to Leon

anatamram

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April 2025
I'm looking forward to starting my First Camino in April . I will land in Madrid airport at 10 AM 18 April and I would like to take a train to Leon.
Do I need to book a ticket in advance?
How long in advance is it possible to book?
On which website or App you recommend?

Buen Camino for all !
 
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I'm looking forward to starting my First Camino in April . I will land in Madrid airport at 10 AM 18 April and I would like to take a train to Leon.
Do I need to book a ticket in advance?
How long in advance is it possible to book?
On which website or App you recommend?

Buen Camino for all !
Looking at trains for this coming Thursday https://venta.renfe.com/vol/search.do?c=_w38J I would suggest pre-booking is advisable.

https://www.renfe.com/es/en is the website I use.
 
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I'm looking forward to starting my First Camino in April . I will land in Madrid airport at 10 AM 18 April and I would like to take a train to Leon.
Do I need to book a ticket in advance?
How long in advance is it possible to book?
On which website or App you recommend?

Buen Camino for all !
My wife and I flew into Madrid in April last year and did not reserve and had no issues buying a train ticket to Leon on a Thursday morning. I’m sure some days are busier than others and you might want to check if any festivals are happening in Leon. Buen Camino!
 
Thanks for the good advice
My wife and I flew into Madrid in April last year and did not reserve and had no issues buying a train ticket to Leon on a Thursday morning. I’m sure some days are busier than others and you might want to check if any festivals are happening in Leon. Buen Camino!
 

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