The cheapest and fastest buses from Jaén to Almeria
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jaén to Almeria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jaén to Almeria will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 29 buses that leave Jaén for Almeria on Thu, Dec 11, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Jaén to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jaén to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Jaén to Almeria Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 11:20 | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 11:20 | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10 | Arrival Time 12:40 | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 12:50 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10 | Arrival Time 14:20 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20 | Arrival Time 14:50 | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40 | Arrival Time 15:20 | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 15:40 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 16:30 | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 14:45 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 14:50 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 15:10 | Arrival Time 17:20 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 15:50 | Arrival Time 18:10 | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 18:20 | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 18:50 | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 19:10 | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 16:50 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 17:40 | Arrival Time 20:10 | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 18:20 | Arrival Time 20:50 | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 21:10 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 19:10 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 21:10 | Arrival Time 23:50 | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 21:50 | Arrival Time 00:10 | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Jaén to Almeria bus times
The table below shows live departures for Jaén to Almeria buses for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 1:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 3:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 5:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 1:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 3:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 5:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 6:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 6:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 3:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 8:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 5:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 8:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 5:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 3h50 | 6:20 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 8:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 8:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, December 11 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 6:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 3:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 12:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 1:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Jaén to Almeria
Buses from Jaén to Almeria run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Bus providers: Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BusbamSL, Samar from Jaén to AlmeriaYou can travel by bus between Jaén to Almeria with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BusbamSL, Samar for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Samar
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FAQs: Bus from Jaén to Almeria
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jaén to Almeria 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 Almeria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Jaén, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Almería, Estación de Autobuses, located 0.5 miles (783 m) away from the city centre.
- Bus BAM
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Samar
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alcazaba of Almería, a well-preserved fortress offering panoramic views of the city and sea
- Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, a stunning coastal reserve with unique landscapes and diverse wildlife
- Almería Cathedral, a fortified Gothic and Renaissance-style cathedral with a rich history
- Museum of Almería, showcasing archaeological finds and artifacts from the region's past
- Almería Central Market, a bustling market offering local produce, seafood, and traditional Spanish delicacies.
- Tabernas Desert, Europe's only desert, known for its unique landscapes and film history
- Explore the charming streets of Almería's Old Town, filled with historical architecture and vibrant local life
- Enjoy a relaxing day at Playa de los Genoveses, a beautiful beach with crystal-clear waters
- Visit the Almería Art Center, featuring contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events
- Take a guided tour of the Alpujarra Almeriense, a picturesque region with stunning mountain views and traditional villages.
- Bus BAM
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Samar
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
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- Bus BAM
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Samar
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Bus BAM
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Samar
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Bus BAM
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Samar
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Jaén to Almeria
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 5, 18 Train: C1
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