- Must visit
Museo de Jaén
The city’s main archaeological and fine arts museum, known for Iberian sculptures and regional collections that give strong context to Jaén’s history.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
9
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Granada to Jaén is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada to Jaén will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 9 buses that leave Granada for Jaén on Sat, May 30, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 1m by bus vs 1h 7m by car) and save roughly $5 (€4) compared to fuel and tolls ($14 (€11) vs $19 (€15)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Jaén buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 7:00 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h15 | 8:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
Normal | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h15 | 9:00 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h05 | 10:05 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Granada to Jaén run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Jaén — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Jaén trip today.
The city’s main archaeological and fine arts museum, known for Iberian sculptures and regional collections that give strong context to Jaén’s history.
A major modern museum focused on Iberian culture, with high-quality interpretation and one of the most important collections dedicated to this ancient civilization in Spain.
A cultural complex housing exhibitions and access to the famous Arab Baths, combining history, art, and heritage in one of Jaén’s signature visitor sites.
The cathedral square and one of the city’s essential gathering points, best visited for architecture, photos, and the classic Jaén cityscape.
The hill area around the castle is one of the best places for panoramic views, short walks, and widely shared photos of Jaén from above.
One of the oldest parts of Jaén, with a traditional atmosphere, narrow streets, and a strong sense of local history beyond the city’s main tourist axis.
Refreshing Jaén salad of tomato, green pepper, onion, and olive oil, often with tuna and egg. A classic summer dish tied to the province’s olive oil culture.
Traditional rustic stew made with flat pieces of dough, vegetables, and usually rabbit or cod. It is a hearty inland dish closely associated with Jaén cuisine.
Creamy mash of potato, garlic, olive oil, and egg. It is a simple, old-fashioned Jaén recipe that showcases excellent local extra virgin olive oil.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant in Jaén known for creative Andalusian cuisine, refined technique, and an intimate contemporary setting.
Well-known upscale restaurant focused on modern interpretations of Jaén and Andalusian products, especially local olive oil, in an elegant atmosphere.
Popular traditional tavern for tapas and classic Jaén dishes, with a lively local feel and a strong reputation for hearty regional cooking.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for tapas, coffee, and mid-range dining; hotels vary by season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in casual bars; 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Not expected for every coffee. Round up taxis.
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