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Compare train, bus, and flight for Jaén to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jaén to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $283 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Madrid:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jaén to Madrid costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $239 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Madrid costing on average $283 (€229).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Jaén to Madrid
How to get from Jaén to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jaén to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
06019:15 AM4h15Jaén, Estación de Autobuses1:30 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
06019:15 AM4h15Jaén, Estación de Autobuses1:30 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB10269:40 PM1h10Granada Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3891One-way0 transfers
Other options
180338:32 AM3h41Jaen12:13 PMAtocha-Cercanías$451One-way0 transfers
180353:22 PM3h47Jaen7:09 PMAtocha-Cercanías$451One-way0 transfers
180375:20 PM3h48Jaen9:08 PMAtocha-Cercanías$451One-way0 transfers
06011:30 PM5h00Jaén, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$421One-way0 transfers
06019:15 AM5h05Jaén, Estación de Autobuses2:20 PMMadrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus)$431One-way0 transfers
06003:30 PM3h45Jaén, Estación de Autobuses7:15 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$431One-way0 transfers
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UX50382:45 PM7h35Jaén, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1711One-way2 transfers
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UX50388:30 AM13h50Jaén, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1711One-way2 transfers
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UX50488:30 AM11h40Jaén, Estación de Autobuses8:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2011One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Madrid:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jaén to Madrid costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $239 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaén to Madrid costing on average $283 (€229).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jaén and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jaen and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Buses mostly depart from Jaén, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses).
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Samar, Samar, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
- 8 direct buses per day with Samar, Samar, BlaBlaCar.
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