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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jaén to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jaén to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. 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 €49, while a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Jaén to Alicante:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jaén to Alicante costing on average €51.
A bus is €91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Alicante costing on average €140.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Flight takes on average 11h 27m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 5h 40m versus 3h 58m 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 Jaén to Alicante
How to get from Jaén to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jaén to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal · Normal7:30 AM6h20Jaén, Estación de Autobuses1:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€461One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal · Normal7:30 AM6h20Jaén, Estación de Autobuses1:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€461One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IB1024 · IB10155:40 PM3h15Granada Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport€6971One-way1 transfer
Other options
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040727:54 AM6h51Jaen2:45 PMAlicante-Terminal€491One-way2 transfers - 18037 · 18042+041404:40 PM6h12Jaen10:52 PMAlicante-Terminal€571One-way2 transfers
- 18035 · 18042+041402:47 PM8h05Jaen10:52 PMAlicante-Terminal€571One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal · Normal7:30 AM7h20Jaén, Estación de Autobuses2:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€461One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal · Normal12:30 PM7h20Jaén, Estación de Autobuses7:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€461One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal · Normal9:30 AM8h20Jaén, Estación de Autobuses5:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€461One-way2 transfers
VY2013 · VY13062:20 PM9h30Granada Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport€1751One-way1 transfer- VY2019 · VY13006:40 AM4h15Granada Airport10:55 AMAlicante Elche Airport€1791One-way1 transfer
- VY1643 · VY13066:00 PM5h50Cordoba Airport (Spain)11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport€2021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Alicante:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jaén to Alicante costing on average €51.
A bus is €206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Alicante costing on average €255.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jaén and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Granada Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Jaén, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Alicante by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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