How to travel from Madrid to Jaén

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Jaén

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 2h 4m. 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 €27.

Distance: 295 km

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€35

Average price

Cheapest

€38

Average price

€167

Average price

3h 52m

Average total duration

3h 22m

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30m

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4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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30m

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5h 4m

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2h 4m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

Samar

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from Madrid to Jaén

How to get from Madrid to Jaén by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Jaén is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Samar0601
    9:00 AM4h10
    Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)
    1:10 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe AVLO02188+Renfe MD13017
    6:40 PM4h06
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:46 PMJaen
    301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • AVE02190+Renfe MD13017
    7:00 PM3h46
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:46 PMJaen
    571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe MD18030
    9:16 AM4h12
    Atocha-Cercanías
    1:28 PMJaen
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD18032
    3:58 PM4h01
    Atocha-Cercanías
    7:59 PMJaen
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD18034
    5:39 PM3h51
    Atocha-Cercanías
    9:30 PMJaen
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Samar0603
    3:30 PM4h00
    Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)
    7:30 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Samar0601
    7:00 PM4h45
    Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)
    11:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX5049+AlsaNormal
    4:40 PM6h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX5043+AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:35 AM7h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    1121One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX5043+AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:35 AM10h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    1121One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Jaén

Travel to Jaén easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Jaén.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Jaén including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Jaén is a flight with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Jaén:

A flight is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Jaén costing on average €30.

A flight is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Jaén costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Jaén is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Jaén take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

Train takes on average 3h 51m.

The Madrid to Jaén distance is approximately 295 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Jaén is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Jaén as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Jaén:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Jaen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Jaén, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, iryo, Ouigo to go to Jaén by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Jaén by flight.
  • Travel with Samar, Samar, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Jaén by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Jaén with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Samar, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Jaén often also extend their vacation to go to Córdoba, Málaga, Granada, Seville, Almeria. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jaén and these popular destinations at a great price.

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