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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 $16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. 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 $16, while a flight costs an average of $281.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $281 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Jaén
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Jaén, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Jaén:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $17.
A bus is $265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $281.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67. The journey takes 6h 20m 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 · Normal
11:37 AM 8h38 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 8:15 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal
11:37 AM 8h38 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 8:15 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- VY1305 · VY1112
10:40 AM 5h20 Alicante Elche Airport 4:00 PM Granada Airport $417 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
05863+18083 · 180364:47 PM 7h17 Alicante-Terminal 12:04 AM Jaen $64 1 One-way 2 transfers- 05063+18183 · 18032
5:50 AM 14h36 Alicante-Terminal 8:26 PM Jaen $64 1 One-way 2 transfers - 05063+18183 · 18034
5:50 AM 16h06 Alicante-Terminal 9:56 PM Jaen $64 1 One-way 2 transfers
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3:00 PM 7h45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses $57 1 One-way 2 transfers - Normal · Normal · Normal
1:00 PM 7h45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 8:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses $57 1 One-way 2 transfers - Normal · Normal · Normal
2:15 PM 8h30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Jaén, Estación de Autobuses $57 1 One-way 2 transfers
- VY1303 · VY1108
6:55 AM 6h40 Alicante Elche Airport 1:35 PM Granada Airport $252 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1301 · VY1108
8:05 AM 5h30 Alicante Elche Airport 1:35 PM Granada Airport $284 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1301 · VY1114
8:05 AM 13h40 Alicante Elche Airport 9:45 PM Granada Airport $284 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Jaén:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $17.
A bus is $265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Jaén costing on average $281.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Jaen.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Bus BAM to go to Jaén by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA to go to Jaén by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Jaén by flight.
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