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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 an average ticket price of NOK 133 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. 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 train costs an average of NOK 133, while a flight costs an average of NOK 2,782.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 134 Average price | NOK 133 Average price Cheapest | NOK 2,782 Average price | NOK 761 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Jaén to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Jaén to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Alicante:
A train is NOK 1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Alicante costing on average NOK 134.
A train is NOK 2,649 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Alicante costing on average NOK 2,782.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around NOK 134 compared to roughly NOK 761 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 628. The journey takes 6h 34m 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 · Normal8:15 AM 9h10 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 5:25 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses NOK 497 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Normal · Normal · Normal8:15 AM 9h10 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 5:25 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses NOK 497 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
VY1109 · VY13142:20 PM 3h30 Granada Airport 5:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport NOK 3,267 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
18033 · 18081+
057427:54 AM 9h00 Jaen 4:54 PM Alicante-Terminal NOK 587 1 One-way 2 transfers
18031 · 18081+
057425:44 AM 11h10 Jaen 4:54 PM Alicante-Terminal NOK 587 1 One-way 2 transfers
18033 · 18081+
040727:54 AM 6h51 Jaen 2:45 PM Alicante-Terminal NOK 606 1 One-way 2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal7:30 AM 6h20 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 1:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) NOK 509 1 One-way 2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal7:30 AM 7h20 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 2:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) NOK 509 1 One-way 2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal12:30 PM 7h20 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 7:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) NOK 509 1 One-way 2 transfers
VY1115 · VY130010:25 PM 9h05 Granada Airport 7:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport NOK 1,527 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1109 · VY13122:20 PM 4h50 Granada Airport 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport NOK 2,957 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1115 · VY130210:25 PM 11h40 Granada Airport 10:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport NOK 3,655 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Alicante:
A train is NOK 1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Alicante costing on average NOK 134.
A train is NOK 2,649 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Alicante costing on average NOK 2,782.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Jaen and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Jaén, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Alicante by flight.
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