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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 train, with an average ticket price of $23 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 train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cádiz to Jaén:
A train is $45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cádiz to Jaén costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. 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.
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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.
- 8:50 AM5h22Cádiz2:12 PMJaén$481One-way0 transfers
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- 8:50 AM5h22Cádiz2:12 PMJaén$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 AM5h22Cádiz2:12 PMJaén$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:45 AM5h23Cádiz11:08 AMJaén$481One-way0 transfers
- 9:50 AM5h22Cádiz3:12 PMJaén$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cádiz to Jaén:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cádiz to Jaén costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
- Around 14 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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