- Must visit
Parque de las Ciencias
Large interactive science museum with themed pavilions, a biodome, observation tower, and family-friendly exhibits; one of Granada's best modern museums.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jaén to Granada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jaén to Granada will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 8 buses that leave Jaén for Granada on Sat, May 30, 8 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 6 m 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 15 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jaén to Granada 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 2m. 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 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m 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 2m by bus vs 1h 3m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Jaén to Granada buses for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 8:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 9:45 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 1:45 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 4:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 5:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 7:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 8:15 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Jaén to Granada run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. 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 2m |
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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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Granada — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Granada trip today.
Large interactive science museum with themed pavilions, a biodome, observation tower, and family-friendly exhibits; one of Granada's best modern museums.
Museum inside the Alhambra complex with Nasrid art, ceramics, woodwork, and architectural fragments that help explain the palace city's history.
Historic house museum focused on Granada's history, art, and local identity, with period rooms and collections in a Renaissance building.
Granada's historic Moorish quarter of steep lanes, whitewashed houses, and viewpoints, essential for atmosphere, architecture, and walks.
The city's most famous viewpoint, beloved for sunset views toward the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada; highly popular with visitors and photographers.
One of Granada's most picturesque walking streets, running beside the Darro River below the Alhambra with bridges and historic buildings.
A traditional Granada omelette from the Sacromonte area, historically made with eggs and assorted offal. It is one of the city’s most distinctive local specialties.
Broad beans sautéed with cured ham, a classic dish closely associated with Granada and the surrounding Vega. Simple, seasonal, and deeply local.
A Granada salad of orange, salt cod, onion, olives, and olive oil, sometimes with egg. It reflects the city’s Moorish and Mediterranean culinary heritage.
Well-known restaurant in the Albaicín area, valued for Granadan cuisine and memorable Alhambra views in a classic carmen setting.
Established restaurant near the Darro, serving refined Andalusian cuisine with Arab-Andalusian influences and excellent views toward the Alhambra.
Historic Granada restaurant on Plaza del Campillo, known for classic Andalusian and Granadan cuisine in an elegant, established setting.
Generally affordable for Spain. Tapas and local bars are good value, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
Official public transport app
Granada, Estación De Autobuses -> Granada Cathedral, Granada
The departures of the Jaén Granada buses are programmed at intervals of between 30 minutes and 2 hours, every day. They travel a distance of more than 87 kilometres and their journeys usually take a little more than 1 hour. In no case are transshipments established to carry out this route, although in certain schedules intermediate stops can be made.
The main operator of the Jaén Granada bus route is ALSA. For this purpose, it uses vehicles with air conditioning, access platform and wheelchair seats, free wifi connection, toilets and onboard entertainment via the Ociobus channel. The Avanza group also carries out these transfers by means of its L-532 line, which originates in Andújar and ends in Algeciras.
The routes of Jaén Granada buses that do not make intermediate stops are completed in 1 hour, as a general rule. However, they can make between 3 and 12 intermediate stops, in this case 7 at different points in Granada and 5 within the limits of Jaén. When scheduled with several stops, trips usually last 1 hour and 15 minutes.
From Monday to Friday ALSA manages 15 departures of buses Jaén Granada per day, while on Saturdays and Sundays it offers 12 daily departures. The company Avanza, on the other hand, manages 1 connection Jaén Granada per day, from Monday to Sunday.
Bus station in Jaén: located in the very centre of the city, the station is next to Concordia Park and 500 metres from the Provincial Museum of Jaén. It is surrounded by cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels and all kinds of shops. A few steps away is 1 taxi rank, and houses 1 information office, toilets, slogans, candy store, kiosk, cafeteria, terrace and restaurant, plus a comfortable waiting room.
Granada Bus Station: located about 3 kilometres from the city centre, it is possible to get there by a 20-minute journey by taxi or by the urban buses of line 33, which connect the south and north of the city and pass through Gran Vía. It has tourist information and lost property offices, ticket offices, taxis, restaurant and cafeteria.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jaén to Granada 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 Granada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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