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Trip Overview

The average train between León and Barcelona takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. 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.

7h 1m
Duration
956 km
Distance
€141
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Madrid

best
  1. Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
5h 27m
€89–233

León to Barcelona train times

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 9:26 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasOuigo13h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Cercaniasiryo6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercaniasiryo5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasOuigo6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercaniasiryo6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercaniasiryo5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasOuigo6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercaniasiryo6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasOuigo6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercaniasiryo5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Cercaniasiryo6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasOuigo6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercaniasiryo6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercaniasiryo5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Cercaniasiryo6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasOuigo6h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 955.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between León, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a train from Leon to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 5h 27m.

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