How to travel from Madrid to Jaén

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Compare bus, train, 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

Additional time*

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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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

Samar

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Renfe (13)

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Iberia

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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.

Samar0600
09:00AM3h50
Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)
12:50PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe AVLO02176+Renfe (13)13017
05:05PM5h41
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:46PMJaen
301One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1019
07:35AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:50AMGranada Airport
1301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AVE02180+Renfe (13)13017
06:00PM4h46
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:46PMJaen
331One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)18036
07:31PM3h53
Atocha-Cercanías
11:24PMJaen
371One-way
0 transfers
AVE02160+Renfe (13)13017
04:00PM6h46
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:46PMJaen
361One-way
1 transfer
Samar0603
03:30PM4h00
Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)
07:30PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
341One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1005+AlsaNormal
03:40PM7h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:45PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
1061One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX5049+AlsaNormal
05:00PM5h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:45PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
1461One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX5041+AlsaNormal · Normal
10:45AM7h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:00PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
1581One-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 bus, train, 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 bus, train, 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 Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Jaén by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe (13), AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros, iryo, Ouigo to go to Jaén by train.
  • 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 flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum .
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros.
  • 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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