The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to León
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 24 trains that leave Barcelona for León every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 652 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 33 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.
006229:058h15Barcelona Sants17:20León station£691One-way0 changes
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0518311:2511h05Barcelona Sants22:30León station£871One-way1 change
06110+
0518310:4511h45Barcelona Sants22:30León station£911One-way1 change
06320+
0518312:1410h16Barcelona Sants22:30León station£961One-way1 change
06014+
0518313:209h10Barcelona Sants22:30León station£1051One-way1 change
06150+
0418114:506h21Barcelona Sants21:11León station£1571One-way1 change
06110+
0572110:456h24Barcelona Sants17:09León station£1431One-way1 change
06160+
0518315:556h35Barcelona Sants22:30León station£1551One-way1 change
06130+
0417913:066h41Barcelona Sants19:47León station£1541One-way1 change
06320+
0417912:147h33Barcelona Sants19:47León station£1441One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Barcelona to León
Omio 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 train with prices starting from £18. 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 train costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 652 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price | £167 Average Price |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Barcelona to León train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to León trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06070+ 04121 | On time 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 6h36 | 13:41 León station | 1 change | |
06070+ 05721 | On time 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 10h04 | 17:09 León station | 1 change | |
06080+ 05721 | On time 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 9h19 | 17:09 León station | 1 change | |
06016+ 05721 | On time 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 8h24 | 17:09 León station | 1 change | |
00622 | On time 9:05 Barcelona Sants | 8h15 | 17:20 León station | 0 changesdirect | |
06110+ 05721 | On time 10:45 Barcelona Sants | 6h24 | 17:09 León station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to León
Trains from Barcelona to León run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 652 km distance in 7h 49m.
Distance 652 km |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 49m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 21:07 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: iryo, Renfe ALVIA from Barcelona to León trainsiryo, Renfe ALVIA trains will get you between Barcelona and León from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barcelona to León train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to León by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at León, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and León
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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