- Must visit
Centro Cultural Baños Árabes
Museum inside Villardompardo Palace showcasing some of Europe’s best-preserved Islamic baths. Essential for understanding medieval Jaén.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$14
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$14
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h
Buses on Aug 29
10
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 $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 10 buses from Granada to Jaén, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 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, Aug 29 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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m 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 1m sooner (1h 6m by bus vs 1h 7m by car) and save roughly $6 (€5) compared to fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $19 (€16)). 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, 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 $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | 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 $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Jaén buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 2:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h15 | 3:15 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 | |
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 | 8:15 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1h15 | 9:30 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, August 29 | |||||
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 | |
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Buses from Granada to Jaén run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
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.
Museum inside Villardompardo Palace showcasing some of Europe’s best-preserved Islamic baths. Essential for understanding medieval Jaén.
Provincial museum with Iberian archaeology, Roman finds, and fine arts. A strong introduction to the region’s long history.
Specialized museum on naïve art in the Villardompardo complex. It offers an unusual collection rarely seen elsewhere in Spain.
Main civic square framed by the cathedral and historic buildings. It is the best starting point for exploring central Jaén on foot.
Popular lookout on the hill of Santa Catalina with expansive city views. A memorable stop for photography and orientation.
Elegant central promenade lined with trees and landmarks. Popular for walks and a good place to feel the city’s everyday rhythm.
Cold soup of tomato, bread, olive oil, garlic and pepper. A Jaén staple that showcases the province’s prized extra virgin olive oil.
Rustic onion stew simmered with garlic, peppers and olive oil, often enriched with egg. A classic humble dish from Jaén’s countryside.
Hearty stew with rabbit or hare, vegetables and flat flour dough pieces. Traditional inland comfort food linked to hunting culture in Jaén.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in central Jaén, known for creative Andalusian cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional restaurant famed for grilled meats, regional dishes and classic service. A long-standing local favorite with a formal atmosphere.
Popular tavern-style venue serving creative tapas and updated Andalusian plates in a lively, contemporary space.
Jaén is cheaper than major Spanish cities, with modest hotel, dining, and local bus costs for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Estación de Autobuses, Jaén -> Plaza de las Batallas, Jaén
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Granada to Jaén by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jaén, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Granada to Jaén buses use the Granada, Estación De Autobuses to Jaén, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Granada and Jaén bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Granada, Estación De Autobuses is 1 km from Granada city centre. Public transport options include:
Granada, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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