How to get from Barcelona to León
- 654 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 6h 54m
- 2 bus departures a day with ALSA
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We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to León. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 654 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
654 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €143Checked Sep 29 | 6h 54mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €63Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 41m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €56Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€143Checked Sep 296h 54m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€63Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 41m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€56Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to León: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Barcelona → LeónbusALSA·10h 25m
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Flight prices by day, Barcelona to León
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€143Departures from Barcelona to León
ALSA runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 21:30 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 2 | 21:30 | 22:00 |
All departures
- 21:30
- 22:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Air EuropaBarcelona El Prat-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
RenfeMadrid-León, Barcelona-Palencia, Palencia-LeónBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Air Europa, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to León works
Start with a ALSA bus from Barcelona to León, about 10h 25m. In total it's roughly €41 over 10h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to León: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to León?
The most useful route takes about 10h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to León?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 21:30 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to León?
2 a day with ALSA, between 21:30 and 22:00.
How far is León from Barcelona?
About 654 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to León cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €83. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to León?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Air Europa, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to León?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026