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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Jaén
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a flight costs an average of $244.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $244 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 11m Average total duration 21h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Barcelona to Jaén
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Jaén, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Jaén:
A train is $129 (€108) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Jaén costing on average $137 (€114).
A train is $236 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Jaén costing on average $244 (€204).
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Bus takes on average 22h 11m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€114) compared to roughly $160 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 21h 41m versus 8h 18m 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 Barcelona to Jaén
How to get from Barcelona to Jaén by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Jaén is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal10:00 PM12h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:45 AMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$1041One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal10:00 PM12h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:45 AMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$1041One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY20189:15 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport10:45 PMGranada Airport$3951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal8:25 PM14h20El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)10:45 AMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$1041One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal8:00 PM14h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:45 AMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$1041One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal5:00 PM15h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:00 AMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$1311One-way1 transfer
UX6071 · UX52013:30 PM20h30Barcelona El Prat Airport12:00 PMGranada Airport$1531One-way1 transfer- UX6037 · UX520111:55 AM24h05Barcelona El Prat Airport12:00 PMGranada Airport$1531One-way1 transfer
- UX6103 · UX520110:00 PM14h00Barcelona El Prat Airport12:00 PMGranada Airport$2001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Jaén:
A train is $129 (€108) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Jaén costing on average $137 (€114).
A train is $236 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Jaén costing on average $244 (€204).
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Bus takes on average 22h 11m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Jaén as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Jaen.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Jaén by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Jaén by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Jaén by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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