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Museum inside Villardompardo Palace showcasing some of Europe’s best-preserved Islamic baths. Essential for understanding medieval Jaén.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Jaén is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Jaén will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Jaén, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 301 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Jaén run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 17:00. The fastest bus covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 5:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Madrid Barajas Airport to Jaén.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €26 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Jaén buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0601 | 2:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h00 | 7:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
0601 | 2:35 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus) | 4h55 | 7:30 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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
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Most Madrid Barajas Airport to Jaén buses use the Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) to Jaén, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid Barajas Airport and Jaén bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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