The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Leon
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Leon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Leon will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barcelona for Leon on Wed, Feb 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 396 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 8 h 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Leon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Leon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €114.
Distance: 246 miles (396 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€187 Average price | €123 Average price | €93 Average price Cheapest |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 18m Average total duration 15h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Leon train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Leon trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9708+ 4758+ 8575 | On time 8:26 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h06 | 4:32 PM Gare de Dax | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Leon
Trains from Barcelona to Leon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $143 (€114) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (396 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 246 miles (396 km) |
Average train duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€114) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 15:20 |
Train companies: SNCF Intercités from Barcelona to Leon trainsSNCF Intercités trains will get you between Barcelona and Leon from $34 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Leon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Leon 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 Leon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Leon
- 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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