The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Jaén
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Jaén is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Jaén will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 8 buses that leave Madrid for Jaén on Wed, Nov 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 4 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.









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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €43.
Distance: 295 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €214 Average price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Madrid to Jaén bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0601 | 8:00 AM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 4h10 | 12:10 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
0603 | 2:30 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 4h00 | 6:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
0601 | 6:00 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 4h45 | 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Jaén
Distance 295 km |
Average bus duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 05:45 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Bus providers: Samar, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Madrid to JaénYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Jaén with Samar, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Jaén

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), which is located around 12.5 miles (20.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Jaén, Estación de Autobuses, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Jaén
- 06:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
- La Pausa (0.3 km).
- Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
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