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Compare train and bus for Cádiz to Jaén
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cádiz to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 86, while a train costs an average of DKK 141.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 141 Average price | DKK 86 Average price Cheapest | DKK 437 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cádiz to Jaén
Compare the available ways to get from Cádiz to Jaén, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cádiz to Jaén:
A bus is DKK 56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cádiz to Jaén costing on average DKK 141.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around DKK 141 compared to roughly DKK 437 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 296. The journey takes 4h 35m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cádiz to Jaén
How to get from Cádiz to Jaén by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cádiz to Jaén is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1301112:40 PM 5h19 Cádiz station 5:59 PM Jaen DKK 310 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1301112:40 PM 5h19 Cádiz station 5:59 PM Jaen DKK 310 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1301112:40 PM 5h19 Cádiz station 5:59 PM Jaen DKK 310 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
130175:24 PM 5h25 Cádiz station 10:49 PM Jaen DKK 310 1 One-way 0 transfers
3501112:40 PM 5h34 Cádiz station 6:14 PM Jaen DKK 310 1 One-way 0 transfers
350175:24 PM 5h40 Cádiz station 11:04 PM Jaen DKK 310 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cádiz to Jaén:
A bus is DKK 56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cádiz to Jaén costing on average DKK 141.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cádiz and Jaén as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cádiz station and arrive in Jaen.
- Buses mostly depart from Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Transportes Comes to go to Jaén by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD to go to Jaén by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
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