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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 prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $88, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price |
16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
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 Barcelona:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $114 (€91).
A train is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $142 (€113).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 41m.
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.
- Normal · Normal9:00 AM12h45Jaén, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$1091One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- VY20196:40 AM1h30Granada Airport8:10 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$861One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY20119:20 AM1h30Granada Airport10:50 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$991One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal9:00 AM14h00Jaén, Estación de Autobuses11:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1111One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal8:00 PM16h30Jaén, Estación de Autobuses12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1361One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal5:45 PM18h45Jaén, Estación de Autobuses12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1361One-way1 transfer
- VY20132:10 PM1h30Granada Airport3:40 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$991One-way0 transfers
- VY20212:55 PM1h30Granada Airport4:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1181One-way0 transfers
- VY20157:55 PM1h30Granada Airport9:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Barcelona:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $114 (€91).
A train is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $142 (€113).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 41m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Jaén, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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