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MUSAC
Contemporary art museum known for its colourful glass façade and changing exhibitions. Best for modern culture and current creative trends in León.
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to León will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.
Of the 43 buses that leave Barcelona for León every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 652 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, and a flight costs an average of £87.
Distance: 652 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£63 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price | £207 Average Price |
11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to León coaches for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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06070+ Normal | 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 8h55 | 16:00 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06070+ Normal | 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 8h55 | 16:00 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06070+ Normal | 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 11h40 | 18:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 25h40 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
06080+ Normal | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 8h10 | 16:00 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06080+ Normal | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 8h10 | 16:00 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06080+ Normal | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 10h55 | 18:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 25h00 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
06012+ Normal | 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 10h00 | 18:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06012+ Normal | 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 10h00 | 18:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06012+ Normal | 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 11h00 | 19:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 24h25 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h05 | 19:05 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 23h00 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
06110+ Normal | 10:45 Barcelona Sants | 9h00 | 19:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06110+ Normal | 10:45 Barcelona Sants | 9h30 | 20:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06110+ Normal | 10:45 Barcelona Sants | 9h00 | 19:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 22h35 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
06020+ Normal | 11:18 Barcelona Sants | 8h27 | 19:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06020+ Normal | 11:18 Barcelona Sants | 8h27 | 19:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06020+ Normal | 11:18 Barcelona Sants | 8h57 | 20:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 21h25 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 13:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h45 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06014+ Normal | 13:13 Barcelona Sants | 13h32 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06014+ Normal | 13:13 Barcelona Sants | 8h02 | 21:15 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06014+ Normal | 13:13 Barcelona Sants | 13h32 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06150+ Normal | 14:50 Barcelona Sants | 11h55 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06150+ Normal | 14:50 Barcelona Sants | 11h55 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06150+ Normal | 14:50 Barcelona Sants | 12h50 | 3:40 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06360+ Normal | 15:52 Barcelona Sants | 10h53 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06360+ Normal | 15:52 Barcelona Sants | 10h53 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06360+ Normal | 15:52 Barcelona Sants | 11h48 | 3:40 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06180+ Normal | 17:20 Barcelona Sants | 9h25 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06180+ Normal | 17:20 Barcelona Sants | 10h20 | 3:40 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06180+ Normal | 17:20 Barcelona Sants | 9h25 | 2:45 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06190+ Normal | 18:53 Barcelona Sants | 9h47 | 4:40 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
06190+ Normal | 18:53 Barcelona Sants | 8h47 | 3:40 Leon, Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal | 19:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h30 | 6:00 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h25 | 6:25 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h20 | 7:20 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 23:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h40 | 13:40 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 30h55 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 30h25 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 30h15 | 9:25 Leon, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Barcelona to León run on average 9 times per day, taking around 11h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 652 km distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 652 km |
Average bus duration 11h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 20m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of León — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect León trip today.
Contemporary art museum known for its colourful glass façade and changing exhibitions. Best for modern culture and current creative trends in León.
Museum inside San Isidoro with sacred art, manuscripts and royal tombs. A rich introduction to León's medieval culture and religion.
Museum devoted to Gaudí's Casa Botines, with restored rooms, art and interpretation of the building's design and history.
León's old quarter is a lively maze of lanes, historic buildings and tapas streets. Ideal for walking, people-watching and evening atmosphere.
Elegant square beside the cathedral with cafés, terraces and heritage buildings. A pleasant base for exploring the historic centre on foot.
Broad, central avenue lined with shops and notable buildings including Casa Botines. Good for a leisurely walk between León's main sights.
Cecina de León is air-dried, lightly smoked beef with a deep savoury flavour. It is one of León’s best-known cured meats and a classic tapa.
Morcilla de León is a local black pudding made mainly with pig’s blood and onions, often spread on bread. It is a staple of Leonese bars and home cooking.
Botillo del Bierzo is a hearty pork dish of stuffed and cured cuts, usually boiled and served with cabbage and potatoes. It is a traditional winter speciality nearby.
Contemporary restaurant offering creative tasting menus rooted in Leonese flavours, with polished service and an intimate setting.
Popular central venue for tapas and castizo dishes, with a busy atmosphere and a strong focus on local ingredients and wines.
Established restaurant serving refined Leonese cooking and regional produce in a smart but relaxed dining room near the old city.
Moderate for Spain: León is usually cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona for hotels, meals and local buses, while tourist-centre prices rise slightly in peak season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; taxis are usually rounded up, not tipped heavily.
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Estación de Autobuses de León -> Plaza de Santo Domingo, León
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to León by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at León, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to León buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Leon, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and León bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
Leon, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from León city centre. Public transport options include:
Leon, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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