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Museu Picasso
Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
7 h 39 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Buses per day
23
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 $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 23 buses that leave León for Barcelona on Sun, Jul 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 652 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 39 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 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 $59. 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 $59, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 405 miles (652 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $267 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 |
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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 $81 (€67).
A bus is $187 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from León to Barcelona costing on average $267 (€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 10:24AM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:39PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:39PM | Duration 11h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 7h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for León to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ 06151 | 8:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 10h39 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 8:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h58 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 8:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h58 | 6:13 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+ 06151 | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 7h39 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 11h35 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 11h35 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06161 | 11:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 8h09 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 11:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 11h20 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 11:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 11h20 | 10:50 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 | 4:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 14h15 | 6:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 12h35 | 7:05 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 12h20 | 6:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:50 PM Leon, Bus Station | 10h35 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:35 PM Leon, Bus Station | 9h20 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $40 (€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 $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
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Historic Gothic Quarter of narrow lanes, small squares, medieval architecture, and many of the city’s oldest landmarks.
Hilltop viewpoint with sweeping panoramic views over Barcelona, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media.
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Moderate for Western Europe. Food and transit are reasonable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
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