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Compare train and bus for Málaga to Jaén
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Málaga to Jaén by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Jaén is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:00 AM3h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
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Normal · Normal10:45 AM3h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
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1300911:48 AM4h24Málaga María Zambrano4:12 PMJaen$551One-way1 transfer
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1300910:00 AM6h12Málaga María Zambrano4:12 PMJaen$551One-way1 transfer
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1301111:48 AM6h22Málaga María Zambrano6:10 PMJaen$551One-way1 transfer
Normal8:30 AM3h30Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)12:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal9:45 AM4h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$351One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:45 AM3h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Jaén:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Jaén costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Jaén as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Jaén by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Jaén by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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