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Compare bus and flight for Tarragona to Jaén
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a flight costs an average of $284.
Distance: 354 miles (570 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price Cheapest | $284 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Tarragona to Jaén:
A train is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Jaén costing on average $91.
A train is $254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Jaén costing on average $284.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 15h 43m.
Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 15h 13m versus 7h 9m 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 Tarragona to Jaén
How to get from Tarragona to Jaén by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Jaén is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 31826:00 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$691One-way0 transfers
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FR 31826:00 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY20189:15 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport10:45 PMGranada Airport$701One-way0 transfers
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180347:14 AM14h42Tarragona station9:56 PMJaen$961One-way2 transfers
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180367:14 AM16h50Tarragona station12:04 AMJaen$961One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal8:30 PM14h15Tarragona10:45 AMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$951One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal2:25 AM14h35Tarragona5:00 PMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$951One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal · Normal6:30 PM13h30Tarragona8:00 AMJaén, Estación de Autobuses$1201One-way2 transfers
VY20107:00 AM1h40Barcelona El Prat Airport8:40 AMGranada Airport$701One-way0 transfers
VY201212:00 PM1h35Barcelona El Prat Airport1:35 PMGranada Airport$791One-way0 transfers
VY20168:20 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport9:50 PMGranada Airport$841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Jaén:
A train is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Jaén costing on average $91.
A train is $254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Jaén costing on average $284.
Other travel options to Jaén take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 15h 43m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Jaén as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Tarragona station and arrive in Jaen.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Jaén, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Jaén by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Vueling to go to Jaén by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Jaén by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Vueling.
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