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Compare train and bus for Jaén to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jaén to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Jaén to Almeria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Almeria:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Almeria costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €23. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 21m 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.
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How to get from Jaén to Almeria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jaén to Almeria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:30 AM 3h00 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 12:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal9:30 AM 3h00 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 12:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Normal9:30 AM 3h00 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 12:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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18033 · 352767:54 AM 8h05 Jaen 3:59 PM Almería €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
18031 · 352765:44 AM 10h15 Jaen 3:59 PM Almería €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal3:30 PM 3h50 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 7:20 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal · Normal2:45 PM 3h30 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 6:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:30 AM 3h30 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 2:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Almeria:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Almeria costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jaén and Almeria as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jaen and arrive in Almería.
- Buses mostly depart from Jaén, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Almeria by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Bus BAM to go to Almeria by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
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