- 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 30
$43
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$43
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
4 h 19 m
Buses on Aug 30
5
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid 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 to Jaén will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 5 buses from Madrid to Jaén, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 5 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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0601Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $229.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Jaén:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Jaén costing on average $43 (€34).
A train is $208 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Jaén costing on average $229 (€185).
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€34) compared to roughly $69 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 4h 20m versus 3h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Samar, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Jaén buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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0601 | 9:00 AM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 4h10 | 1:10 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Madrid to Jaén run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 7:00 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 Madrid 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 Madrid 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 and Jaén bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available inside the terminal.
Free WiFi available at Terminal 1. ATMs are aTMs available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus).
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus): Facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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