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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jaén to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jaén to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a flight costs an average of $255.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$50 Average price | $255 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 24m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Jaén to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Jaén to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Barcelona:
A train is $42 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $50 (€42).
A train is $247 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 24m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€42) compared to roughly $160 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110 (€93). The journey takes 15h 54m versus 7h 55m 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 Barcelona
How to get from Jaén to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jaén to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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9:00 AM 12h45 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 9:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) $104 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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9:00 AM 12h45 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 9:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) $104 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- VY1115
10:25 PM 1h25 Granada Airport 11:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $127 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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9:00 AM 14h00 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $106 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
8:00 PM 16h30 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $130 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
7:30 AM 17h00 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses 12:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1109
2:20 PM 1h25 Granada Airport 3:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $296 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1113
4:45 PM 1h25 Granada Airport 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $296 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1121
10:55 AM 1h25 Granada Airport 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $296 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Barcelona:
A train is $42 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $50 (€42).
A train is $247 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 24m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jaén and Barcelona 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 Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jaen and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Jaén, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, CitizenPlane to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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