The average train between León and Barcelona takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from León to Barcelona. 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 5 times a day between León and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from León is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from León to Barcelona? 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 León to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from León station and arriving at Barcelona station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
León to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
León to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your León to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between León and Barcelona is 653.8 km. The road distance is 955 km.
You can take a train from Leon to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 5h 40m.