How to travel from Alicante to Jaén

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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 prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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$55

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$65

Average price

$85

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 51m

Average total duration

6h 21m

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6h 9m

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5h 39m

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4h 21m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Jaén is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Jaén:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $65 (€52).

A bus is $140 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $195 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Jaén is by train with an average journey time of 5h 39m.

Other travel options to Jaén take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 21m.

Flight takes on average 8h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Alicante and Jaén including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Alicante to Jaén among Omio's users.

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from Alicante to Jaén

How to get from Alicante to Jaén by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Alicante to Jaén is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:37 AM8h38
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    8:15 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:37 AM8h38
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    8:15 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY1303 · VY2014
    3:15 PM4h05
    Alicante Elche Airport
    7:20 PMGranada Airport
    $3941One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA04181+Renfe MD18043 · 18034
    3:26 PM6h04
    Alicante-Terminal
    9:30 PMJaen
    $661One-way
    2 transfers
  • AVE05143+Renfe MD18043 · 18034
    2:35 PM6h55
    Alicante-Terminal
    9:30 PMJaen
    $661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA04143+Renfe MD18043 · 18034
    10:26 AM11h04
    Alicante-Terminal
    9:30 PMJaen
    $681One-way
    2 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1:01 PM7h44
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    8:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal
    1:00 PM7h45
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    8:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:37 AM9h08
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    8:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1301 · VY2012
    6:35 AM6h50
    Alicante Elche Airport
    1:25 PMGranada Airport
    $2011One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1311 · VY2010
    11:15 PM9h35
    Alicante Elche Airport
    8:50 AMGranada Airport
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1301 · VY2020
    6:35 AM7h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    2:15 PMGranada Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Jaén

Travel to Jaén easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Jaén.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Jaén including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Jaén is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Jaén:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $65 (€52).

A bus is $140 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $195 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Jaén is by train with an average journey time of 5h 39m.

Other travel options to Jaén take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 21m.

Flight takes on average 8h 58m.

The distance from Alicante to Jaén is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Jaén is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Jaén:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Jaén, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM, Grupo Interbus, FlixBus to go to Jaén by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Jaén by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Jaén:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Jaén often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Córdoba, Málaga, Granada, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Jaén and these popular destinations at a great price.

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