The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to León
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to León will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 44 buses that leave Barcelona for León on Fri, Nov 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 652 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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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Compare bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €54. 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 bus costs an average of €54, and a flight costs an average of €145.
Distance: 405 miles (652 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€71 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €238 Average price |
12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m 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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Barcelona to León Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 37h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:47PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 37h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Live departures
Barcelona to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to León buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06060+ Normal | 4:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h45 | 1:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06060+ Normal | 4:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h15 | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06060+ Normal | 4:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h45 | 1:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06270+ Normal | 6:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h55 | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06270+ Normal | 6:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h25 | 1:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06270+ Normal | 6:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h55 | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 25h20 | 8:05 AM Leon, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
06280+ Normal | 6:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h05 | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06280+ Normal | 6:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h05 | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06280+ Normal | 6:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h50 | 5:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 24h40 | 8:05 AM Leon, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h05 | 6:05 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 23h20 | 8:05 AM Leon, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
06110+ Normal | 9:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h00 | 6:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06110+ Normal | 9:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h00 | 6:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06110+ Normal | 9:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h00 | 6:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 22h00 | 8:05 AM Leon, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 20h55 | 8:05 AM Leon, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
06130+ Normal | 12:05 PM Barcelona Sants | 13h40 | 1:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06130+ Normal | 12:05 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h10 | 8:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06130+ Normal | 12:05 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h10 | 8:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06150+ Normal | 1:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 11h50 | 1:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06150+ Normal | 1:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 11h50 | 1:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06150+ Supra Economy | 1:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h20 | 12:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06160+ Normal | 2:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h50 | 1:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06160+ Supra Economy | 2:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 9h20 | 12:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06160+ Normal | 2:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h50 | 1:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06190+ Normal | 6:05 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h35 | 2:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06190+ Normal | 6:05 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h35 | 2:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06190+ Normal | 6:05 PM Barcelona Sants | 9h35 | 3:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h30 | 5:00 AM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
06200+ Normal | 6:47 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h53 | 2:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
06200+ Normal | 6:47 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h53 | 3:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h25 | 5:25 AM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h45 | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to León
Buses from Barcelona to León run on average 9 times per day, taking around 12h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 405 miles (652 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 405 miles (652 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus from Barcelona to LeónYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to León with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus for as low as $49 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to León
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to León by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at León, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Leon, Bus Station, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Catedral de León, a stunning Gothic cathedral known for its impressive stained glass windows and intricate architecture
- Basílica de San Isidoro, a Romanesque church housing the Royal Pantheon with remarkable frescoes
- Casa Botines, a modernist building designed by Antoni Gaudí, now serving as a museum
- Convento de San Marcos, a historic monastery with a Plateresque façade, now a luxury hotel and museum
- Museo de León, a museum showcasing the region's history from prehistoric times to the present.
- Barrio Húmedo, a lively area filled with tapas bars and vibrant nightlife, perfect for experiencing local cuisine and culture
- Explore the León Cathedral's rooftop for panoramic views of the city
- Attend a performance at the Teatro Emperador, a historic theater offering a variety of cultural events
- Visit the MUSAC, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Castilla y León, known for its avant-garde exhibitions
- Stroll along the Bernesga River, enjoying the scenic views and tranquil atmosphere.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Barcelona to León, follow these tips:
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- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to León
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: León Station
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