Jaén to Barcelona bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Jaén to Barcelona

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 03
Cheapest price on Nov 03
$104
Average ticket price on Nov 03
$136
Fastest journey on Nov 03
12 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Nov 03
15 h 36 m
Buses on Nov 03
16
Distance
649 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jaén to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Jaén to Barcelona will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Jaén to Barcelona without transferring at least once.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1 transfer
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    1 transfer
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    1 transfer
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    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Jaén to Barcelona

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Buses from Jaén to Barcelona run on average 13 times per day, taking around 15h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 but you can travel from only $8 by train.

The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 403 miles (649 km) distance in 12h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $8

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Journey facts

  • Distance403 miles (649 km)
  • Average bus duration15h 54m
  • Cheapest ticket price$13
  • Buses per day13
  • Fastest bus12h 10m
  • First bus12:25 AM
  • Last bus11:45 PM
  • Cheapest MonthDec
  • Cheapest DaySun
  • High SeasonJan - Mar
  • Low SeasonJul - Sep
  • Busiest DayThu
  • Least Busy DayWed
  • Best time to book35 days

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $8

Frequently asked questions about your Jaén to Barcelona trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Jaén to Barcelona.

Cheap bus tickets from Jaén to Barcelona can start from as little as $13 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Jaén to Barcelona is $50 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Jaén to Barcelona leaves at 12:25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Jaén to Barcelona leaves at 11:45 PM.
There are 13 buses a day from Jaén to Barcelona which require at least one change with Alsa, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Jaén to Barcelona Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
12h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$113
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
05:45AM
Duration
22h15
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
8h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
08:45PM
Duration
12h45
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$114
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
05:45AM
Duration
21h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$131
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
11:00PM
Duration
14h00
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$104
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
05:45AM
Duration
20h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$131
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
05:45AM
Duration
19h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$131
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
12:50PM
Duration
25h50
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$93
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
05:45AM
Duration
17h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$131
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
21h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
21h00
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$110
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
20h00
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
05:45PM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
18h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
17h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
16h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:00PM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$37

Live departures

Jaén to Barcelona bus times

The table below shows live departures for Jaén to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
AlsaNormal · Normal8:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
21h15
5:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal9:00 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
12h45
9:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal9:00 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
14h00
11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal9:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
20h15
5:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal10:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
19h15
5:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
25h50
12:50 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
31h45
6:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
29h30
4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
26h25
1:25 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal12:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
17h15
5:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal2:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
21h45
12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal3:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
21h00
12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal4:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
20h00
12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal5:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
18h45
12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1 transfer

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Bus companies

Bus companies from Jaén to Barcelona

Buses from Jaén to Barcelona with Alsa and FlixBus. Overnight buses available on this route with Alsa and FlixBus. Regional buses available on this route with Alsa. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
12h 10m
Cheapest Alsa Price
$13
Alsa frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
21h 50m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
$82
FlixBus frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Jaén and Barcelona

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a bus from Jaén to Barcelona, you can count on Alsa, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Barcelona. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Jaén and Barcelona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Jaén to Barcelona:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Jaén to Barcelona for bus company Alsa, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Jaén to Barcelona depends on the bus companies:
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Jaén to Barcelona.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Jaén to Barcelona:
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Jaén to Barcelona:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Jaén to Barcelona. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Jaén to Barcelona with the following bus company: Alsa, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Jaén to Barcelona with the following bus company: Alsa, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Jaén to Barcelona with the following bus company: Alsa, FlixBus.

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Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€1.80-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.

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FAQs: Bus from Jaén to Barcelona

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jaén to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Jaén and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Jaén to Barcelona

Most Jaén to Barcelona buses use the Jaén, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0). Use this guide to compare Jaén and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Jaén
Arrival bus stations in Barcelona
Jaén, Estación de AutobusesJaén Bus Station, Plaza Coca de la Piñera 6, 23003
City-centre transport

Getting to Jaén, Estación de Autobuses from Jaén city centre

BusAlsa - 4, Alsa - 7, Alsa - 11, Alsa - 15, ALSA - Ps, Alsa - 21, ALSA - Santa C. · 23m · $2 · every ~13 min

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