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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 train with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, and a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m 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 |
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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 train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Alicante costing on average $62 (€49).
A train is $170 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Alicante costing on average $229 (€183).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Flight takes on average 8h 29m.
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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)$571One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Normal · Normal · Normal8:15 AM9h10Jaén, Estación de Autobuses5:25 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way2 transfers
Fastest
VY2013 · VY13022:05 PM4h00Granada Airport6:05 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3861One-way1 transfer
Other options
18033 · 18081+
040728:32 AM6h13Jaen2:45 PMAlicante-Terminal$691One-way2 transfers
18033 · 18081+
057428:32 AM8h22Jaen4:54 PMAlicante-Terminal$661One-way2 transfers
18037 · 18042+
041405:20 PM5h32Jaen10:52 PMAlicante-Terminal$631One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal9:00 AM8h25Jaén, Estación de Autobuses5:25 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$591One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal · Normal7:30 AM6h40Jaén, Estación de Autobuses2:10 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$591One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal7:30 AM7h20Jaén, Estación de Autobuses2:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)$571One-way2 transfers
VY1643 · VY13087:30 PM12h55Cordoba Airport (Spain)8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1531One-way1 transfer
VY1643 · VY13007:30 PM14h15Cordoba Airport (Spain)9:45 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1571One-way1 transfer
VY1643 · VY13067:30 PM4h20Cordoba Airport (Spain)11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Alicante:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Alicante costing on average $62 (€49).
A train is $170 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Alicante costing on average $229 (€183).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Flight takes on average 8h 29m.
- 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, FlixBus to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus.
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