There are 5 ways to get from Spain to Léon by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Narbonne
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Daxtrain Tgv
11h 12m€122–279Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Irunbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter / ...
11h 51m€58–100Drive 516.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Léoncar 516.5 km
6h 23m€82–118Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Daxtrain Ter / ...
12h 20m€96–164Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 47m€72–124
Spain to Léon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Léon is to bus and train which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Léon is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to Léon. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Leon - Marensin via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Dax - Gare Sncf/ Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Léon. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Dax via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Spain and Léon is 838 km. The road distance is 516.5 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Léon without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 11h 12m and costs €120 - €280.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Spain to Léon, including transfers.
Spain to Léon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Spain to Léon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Léon is to train via Narbonne which takes 11h 12m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Spain and Léon, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Leon - Marensin via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, Bordeaux St Jean, Dax, and Dax - Gare Sncf/ Routiere in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Leon - Marensin via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Dax, and Dax - Gare Sncf/ Routiere in around 12h 47m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Spain to Léon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Spain to Léon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Narbonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Léon is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Spain to Léon.
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