The average train between Barcelona and León takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona 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 4 hours between Barcelona and León. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into León at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barcelona to León? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to León. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at León station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Barcelona to León train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to León train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Leon station.
Book your Barcelona to León train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and León is 653.8 km. The road distance is 955 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Leon via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 19m.