How to travel from Jaén to Málaga

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Compare train and bus for Jaén to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jaén to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $32.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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Train

$31

Average price

Cheapest

$45

Average price

3h 27m

Average total duration

2h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Jaén to Málaga

How to get from Jaén to Málaga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Jaén to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal · Normal
10:30AM3h15
Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
01:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
10:30AM3h15
Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
01:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AlsaNormal
07:30AM3h05
Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
10:35AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe (13)13035+AVE10172
05:00PM4h46
Jaen
09:46PMMálaga María Zambrano
$431One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)13083+AVE10172
02:35PM7h11
Jaen
09:46PMMálaga María Zambrano
$431One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)13083+Renfe Avant08175
02:35PM6h06
Jaen
08:41PMMálaga María Zambrano
$561One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
08:30AM3h30
Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
12:00PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$311One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
09:30AM4h50
Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
02:20PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$311One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
08:30AM4h00
Jaén, Estación de Autobuses
12:30PMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
$311One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Jaén to Málaga

Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Jaén to Málaga.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Jaén and Málaga including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Jaén to Málaga is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Málaga:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jaén to Málaga costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Jaén to Málaga is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Jaén to Málaga is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Jaén to Málaga is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jaén and Málaga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Jaén to Málaga:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Buses mostly depart from Jaén, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Jaén to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Avanza, FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Jaén to Málaga:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Avanza, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Jaén to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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