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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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€26 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Jaén
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€241One-way0 transfers
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Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
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Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
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130017:15 AM3h50Málaga María Zambrano11:05 AMJaen€291One-way1 transfer
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130017:38 AM3h27Málaga María Zambrano11:05 AMJaen€341One-way1 transfer
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130176:38 PM4h08Málaga María Zambrano10:46 PMJaen€391One-way1 transfer
Normal9:00 AM3h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal7:30 PM3h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€241One-way1 transfer
Normal7:30 PM3h15Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- 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.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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