How to travel from Málaga to Jaén

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Compare train and bus for Málaga to Jaén

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 129 km

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Train

€26

Average price

Cheapest

€43

Average price

3h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

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30m

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3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Málaga to Jaén

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 PM2h45
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 PM2h45
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 PM2h45
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE02073+Renfe MD13001
    7:15 AM3h50
    Málaga María Zambrano
    11:05 AMJaen
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE02083+Renfe MD13001
    7:38 AM3h27
    Málaga María Zambrano
    11:05 AMJaen
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE02193+Renfe MD13017
    6:38 PM4h08
    Málaga María Zambrano
    10:46 PMJaen
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    9:00 AM3h00
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    12:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    241One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:30 PM3h15
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    241One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    7:30 PM3h15
    Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    241One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga 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 Málaga to Jaén.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Málaga and Jaén including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Jaén is a bus with an average price of €26.

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

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Jaén costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Jaén is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Jaén take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

The Málaga to Jaén distance is approximately 129 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Jaén is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Jaén:
  • Buses mostly depart from Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Jaén, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Jaén by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Jaén by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Málaga to Jaén:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Jaén often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Córdoba, 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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