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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from León to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€89
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 20 trains that leave León for Barcelona on Fri, Jan 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 30 the direct trains cover the 652 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
On Fri, Jan 30 the slowest trains will take 6 h 28 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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Travel Information
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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€79 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest | €225 Average price |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
León to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for León to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday, January 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 04140+06201 | On time 4:09 PM León station | 6h05 | 10:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, January 30 | |||||
| 05092+06141 | On time 5:43 AM León station | 10h11 | 3:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 05092+06011 | On time 5:43 AM León station | 6h06 | 11:49 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 05092+06111 | On time 5:43 AM León station | 7h31 | 1:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 04060+06141 | On time 6:36 AM León station | 9h18 | 3:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 04060+06021 | On time 6:36 AM León station | 10h05 | 4:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 04060+06111 | On time 6:36 AM León station | 6h38 | 1:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
 04088+06021 | On time 7:14 AM León station | 9h27 | 4:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 04088+06161 | On time 7:14 AM León station | 11h00 | 6:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 04088+06141 | On time 7:14 AM León station | 8h40 | 3:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 04080+06141 | On time 9:33 AM León station | 6h21 | 3:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 04080+06161 | On time 9:33 AM León station | 8h41 | 6:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 04080+06021 | On time 9:33 AM León station | 7h08 | 4:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 05750+06201 | On time 11:46 AM León station | 10h28 | 10:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 05750+06161 | On time 11:46 AM León station | 6h28 | 6:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 05750+06013 | On time 11:46 AM León station | 9h35 | 9:21 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 00625 | On time 12:35 PM León station | 8h05 | 8:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 05170+06201 | On time 2:13 PM León station | 8h01 | 10:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 05170+06013 | On time 2:13 PM León station | 7h08 | 9:21 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 05170+06181 | On time 2:13 PM León station | 5h56 | 8:09 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from León to Barcelona
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Trains from León to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 652 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 652 km |
Average train duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: iryo, Renfe ALVIA from León to Barcelona trainsiryo, Renfe ALVIA trains will get you between León and Barcelona from €35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from León to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León to Barcelona by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from León to Barcelona
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- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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