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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 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 Bus | Train | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Jaén
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Jaén, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Jaén:
A bus is €2 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.
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.
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8:00 PM 2h45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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8:00 PM 2h45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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8:00 PM 2h45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
08744+130112:11 PM 3h48 Málaga María Zambrano 5:59 PM Jaen €45 1 One-way 1 transfer- 08744+35011
2:11 PM 4h03 Málaga María Zambrano 6:14 PM Jaen €45 1 One-way 1 transfer - 08664+13001
6:35 AM 4h30 Málaga María Zambrano 11:05 AM Jaen €45 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:00 AM 3h00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 12:00 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses €26 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
7:30 PM 3h15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses €26 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
7:30 PM 3h15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Jaén:
A bus is €2 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 76 buses per day.
- Around 35 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 MD, AVE, Renfe AVANT to go to Jaén by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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