How to Book Train Travel From Leon to Madrid

Madrid, the capital city of Spain, is known for world-famous opera houses, exceptional art museums, bullfighting exhibitions and exciting nightlife. If you're planning to travel from Leon to Madrid by train, make your reservations in advance and enjoy the ride.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

1. Book train travel from Leon to Madrid at the RENFE Web site (see Resources below).

2. Review the schedules and decide on a class of travel.

3. Use the TIKNET system to purchase your tickets. First-time users will need to register first.

4. Print the confirmation page and bring it to the station to pick up your tickets.

5. Be aware that the trip will take between 4 and 5 hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Note that most trains on this route go to the Madrid-Chamatin station, not the Atocha station.