The cheapest and fastest trains from León to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from León to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Barcelona will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 10 trains that leave León for Barcelona 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 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 1 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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06201Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for León to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Barcelona 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 22m. 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 £123.
Distance: 652 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£73 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £206 Average Price |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
León to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for León to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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05092+ 06121 | On time 05:43 León station | 8h31 | 14:14 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05092+ 06011 | On time 05:43 León station | 6h06 | 11:49 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05092+ 06111 | On time 05:43 León station | 7h31 | 13:14 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04060+ 06151 | Delayed 06:36 León station | 10h49 | 17:25 17:25Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04060+ 06121 | On time 06:36 León station | 7h38 | 14:14 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04060+ 06111 | On time 06:36 León station | 6h38 | 13:14 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04080+ 06151 | Delayed 09:33 León station | 7h52 | 17:25 17:25Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04080+ 06161 | On time 09:33 León station | 8h41 | 18:14 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04080+ 06013 | On time 09:33 León station | 11h48 | 21:21 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05750+ 06161 | On time 11:46 León station | 6h28 | 18:14 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05750+ 06013 | On time 11:46 León station | 9h35 | 21:21 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05750+ 06171 | On time 11:46 León station | 7h28 | 19:14 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
00621 | On time 12:35 León station | 8h04 | 20:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
05170+ 06013 | On time 14:13 León station | 7h08 | 21:21 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05170+ 06181 | On time 14:13 León station | 5h56 | 20:09 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from León to Barcelona
Trains from León to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 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 2h 37m.
Distance 652 km |
Average train duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: iryo, Renfe ALVIA from León to Barcelona trainsiryo, Renfe ALVIA trains will get you between León and Barcelona from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: León to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in León and Barcelona
- 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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