Bus and Train from León to Barcelona: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for León to Barcelona on April 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
RENFE Alvia
León
Barcelona-SantsCheapestFastest
ALSA
Estacion de Autobuses León
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
RENFE Alvia
León
Barcelona-SantsNo tags
ALSA
Estacion de Autobuses León
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
ALSA
Estacion de Autobuses León
Barcelona SantsNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:27 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from León to Barcelona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
8h 5mAverage Duration
405 milesDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$80 - $120Average Duration12h 35m
16kg CO₂e
Average Price$51 - $132Average Duration8h 5m
16kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from León to Barcelona by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is a ticket from León to Barcelona?

    The cheapest tickets from León to Barcelona start from $51. The average price for this route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the ride from León to Barcelona?

    The average trip duration from León to Barcelona is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 406 miles (654 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Renfe.

  3. Which companies service the León to Barcelona route?

    Several major companies operate on this route with 3 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus, Renfe.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time from León to Barcelona?

    The earliest trip departs from León to Barcelona at 12:15am. And the latest trip departs at 10:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from León to Barcelona?

    A trip from León to Barcelona generates an estimated 16.3365625 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best company from León to Barcelona?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61661 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from León to Barcelona?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

  8. Which company has the most timely service from León to Barcelona?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which company has the cleanest vehicles from León to Barcelona?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/13
$77
04/14
$75
Today
$78
04/16
$75
04/17
$78
04/18
$56
04/19
$66
04/20
$62
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from León to Barcelona was searched and found on Apr 18, 2026 with a price of $56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from León to Barcelona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $113 for a bus or train ticket from León to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2026-04-18.

Usually Renfe, ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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