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Compare train and bus for Málaga to Jaén
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€15 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Jaén:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Jaén costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
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How to get from Málaga to Jaén by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Jaén is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€251One-way0 transfers
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Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€251One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal4:00 PM3h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€251One-way1 transfer
Normal4:00 PM3h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€251One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal7:30 PM3h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Jaén:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Jaén costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 74 buses per day.
- Around 32 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Jaen.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Jaén by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe MD to go to Jaén by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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