The cheapest and fastest buses from León to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€66
Average price
€96
Fastest journey
7 h 44 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from León to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Barcelona will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
Of the 27 buses that leave León for Barcelona on Fri, Nov 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 652 km distance in an average of 8 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 44 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare bus, train, and flight for León to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, and a flight costs an average of €134.
Distance: 652 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€70 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price | €225 Average price |
11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
León to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for León to Barcelona buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 11:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 10h15 | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 14h45 | 5:30 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 24h30 | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 31h10 | 10:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 23h30 | 2:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 4:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 13h20 | 5:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:50 PM Leon, Bus Station | 10h35 | 6:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 10h30 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ 06261 | 11:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 8h45 | 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06261 | 11:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 8h45 | 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06271 | 11:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 9h44 | 8:59 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from León to Barcelona
Buses from León to Barcelona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €62 but you can travel from only €35 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 652 km distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 652 km |
Average bus duration 11h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €62 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus from León to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between León to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus for as low as €35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from León to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leon, Bus Station, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from León to Barcelona
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: León Station
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
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