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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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Málaga:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jaén to Málaga costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
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How to get from Jaén to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jaén to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal12:30 PM3h15Jaén, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal12:30 PM3h15Jaén, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal12:30 PM3h15Jaén, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
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022026:18 PM5h31Jaen11:49 PMMálaga María Zambrano$361One-way1 transfer
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022026:03 PM5h46Jaen11:49 PMMálaga María Zambrano$361One-way1 transfer
13035+
022025:00 PM6h49Jaen11:49 PMMálaga María Zambrano$361One-way1 transfer
Normal4:30 PM3h15Jaén, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal2:45 PM3h30Jaén, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way1 transfer
Normal12:30 PM3h45Jaén, Estación de Autobuses4:15 PMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jaén to Málaga:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jaén to Málaga costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe AVANT, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
- 12 direct trains per day with AVE.
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