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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 21 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from León to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Barcelona will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 30 buses that leave León for Barcelona on Thu, May 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 652 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 8 h 39 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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06151Omio 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 bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $60, and a flight costs an average of $142.
Distance: 405 miles (652 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $272 Average price |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from León to Barcelona:
A bus is $1 (€0.91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from León to Barcelona costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $190 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from León to Barcelona costing on average $272 (€220).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 11h09 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 10h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 11h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for León to Barcelona buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 10h30 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal+ 06261 | 12:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h10 | 9:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 14h40 | 2:55 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06261 | 12:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h10 | 9:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06081 | 12:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 11h09 | 11:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06081 | 2:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h09 | 11:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06081 | 2:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h09 | 11:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06281 | 2:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h37 | 11:52 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 13h50 | 7:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06111 | 5:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h09 | 2:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06111 | 5:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h09 | 2:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 5:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 12h36 | 6:06 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 8:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h51 | 6:06 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 8:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h51 | 6:06 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 8:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h51 | 6:06 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy+ 06151 | 10:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 8h39 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy+ 06151 | 10:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 8h39 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy+ 06151 | 10:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 8h39 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06161 | 11:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 8h09 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06013 | 11:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 11h16 | 10:46 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06013 | 11:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 11h16 | 10:46 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06201 | 2:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 9h24 | 11:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06201 | 3:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 8h09 | 11:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06201 | 3:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 8h09 | 11:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 3:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 14h45 | 6:30 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 19h50 | 12:50 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 20h00 | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 20h25 | 1:25 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 21h20 | 2:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 5:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 13h20 | 6:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from León to Barcelona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) 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 9h 30m.
Distance 405 miles (652 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Catalonia’s national art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and grand city views from Palau Nacional.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, combining paintings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions in a landmark modern building on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, busy with street life and historic buildings, best experienced as a short walk rather than a long stay.
Atmospheric old quarter of medieval lanes, hidden squares, historic facades, and one of the city’s essential walking areas.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and standout modernist architecture, ideal for combining architecture, shopping, and city strolling.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A staple of Catalan cuisine and often served with meals or charcuterie.
Traditional Catalan dish of roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion, usually dressed with olive oil. Valued for its simple smoky flavor.
A refreshing salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. A classic Barcelona and Catalan seafood starter.
Internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine with exceptional service and a tasting-menu format.
Celebrated tapas bar and restaurant serving refined traditional plates, seafood, and meats in a polished but bustling setting.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Tapas and transit are manageable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis can be rounded up.
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