There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to León by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Madrid • 5h 44m
Cheapest option
Fly to Asturias, train • 6h 16m
6 alternative options
Train • 7h 47m
Bus • 10h 25m
Bus via Peñafiel • 13h 35m
Drive • 7h 21m
Fly to Leon • 3h 54m
Fly to Valladolid, bus • 5h 35m
Barcelona to León by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to León is to bus via Peñafiel which costs €50 - €75 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to León is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €90 - €330.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Leon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Leon. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Barcelona and León is 956 km. The road distance is 775.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to León without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 44m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Barcelona to León, including transfers.
Barcelona to León bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to León train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to León is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 44m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €330 and takes 3h 54m.
- Distance: 955.9 km
- Duration: 5h 44m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and León, Spain?
You can take a train from Barcelona to León via Estación de tren de Atocha, Estación de Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Chamartin in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Leon once daily. Tickets cost €60 - €90 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €650
Flights from Barcelona to Asturias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Asturias via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €330
Flights from Barcelona to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €400
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €650
Flights from Barcelona to Asturias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Asturias via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €330
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona to Asturias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €350
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €35 - €55
Train from Oviedo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €24 - €35
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €30 - €80
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Oviedo to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Aeropuerto Villanubla to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Penafiel
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
- Phone
- +34 677 123 456
- hola@linecar.es
- Website
- linecar.es
Bus from Penafiel to León
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Schedules at
- linecar.es
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Barcelona to León bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Barcelona to León train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to León is 776 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Barcelona to León.
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