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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Jaén
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. 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 bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Jaén:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $129 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $184 (€151).
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Flight takes on average 10h 17m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 5h 54m versus 4h 21m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Jaén
How to get from Alicante to Jaén by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Jaén is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal11:37 AM8h38Alicante, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal11:37 AM8h38Alicante, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY1309 · VY20129:05 AM4h30Alicante Elche Airport1:35 PMGranada Airport$3421One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal · Normal · Normal5:30 AM11h00Alicante, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$581One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal · Normal5:30 AM11h00Alicante, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$581One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal · Normal5:30 AM12h30Alicante, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$581One-way2 transfers
- VY1309 · VY16429:05 AM8h20Alicante Elche Airport5:25 PMCordoba Airport (Spain)$2921One-way1 transfer
- VY1301 · VY16427:25 AM10h00Alicante Elche Airport5:25 PMCordoba Airport (Spain)$2921One-way1 transfer
- VY1301 · VY20127:25 AM6h10Alicante Elche Airport1:35 PMGranada Airport$3421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Jaén:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $129 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $184 (€151).
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Flight takes on average 10h 17m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Jaén as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Jaén by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM to go to Jaén by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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