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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jaén to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 49m. 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 $268.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$268 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 27m Average total duration 15h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 $44 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $51 (€42).
A train is $261 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $268 (€220).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Bus takes on average 16h 27m.
You'll arrive about 6h 6m sooner (1h 49m by flight vs 7h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $268 (€220) compared to roughly $163 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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)$1061One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal9:00 AM12h45Jaén, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$1061One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 48212:20 PM1h35Malaga Airport1:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal9:00 AM14h00Jaén, Estación de Autobuses11:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1091One-way1 transfer
VY16436:00 PM1h40Cordoba Airport (Spain)7:40 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1561One-way0 transfers- FR 31838:20 AM1h35Malaga Airport9:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
- FR 30816:15 PM1h35Malaga Airport7:50 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Barcelona:
A flight is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $94 (€77).
A flight is $39 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jaén to Barcelona costing on average $117 (€96).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 17h 39m.
- Around 12 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 ALVIA to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair.
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