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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Jaén
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Jaén, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Jaén:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Jaén costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19. The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Jaén
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.
- Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
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- Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal8:00 PM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
06189+130176:35 PM4h14Málaga María Zambrano10:49 PMJaen$391One-way1 transfer- 06189+350176:35 PM4h29Málaga María Zambrano11:04 PMJaen$391One-way1 transfer
03991+130173:50 PM6h59Málaga María Zambrano10:49 PMJaen$391One-way1 transfer
- Normal4:00 PM3h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:00 AM3h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal4:00 PM3h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Jaén:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Jaén costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 76 buses per day.
- Around 35 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Jaen.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe AVANT, AVE to go to Jaén by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Jaén by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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