How to get from Jaén to Madrid
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Jaén to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 25h 50m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 294 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
294 km
Jaén to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Jaén → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·12h 40m - 2San Sebastián → International Interconnection HubbusFlixBus·2h 55m
- 3International Interconnection Hub → Madrid BarajasbusFlixBus·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Jaén to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Jaén to San Sebastián, about 12h 40m. Transfer in San Sebastián and continue by FlixBus bus on to International Interconnection Hub (2h 55m). Transfer in International Interconnection Hub and continue by FlixBus bus on to Madrid Barajas (2h 30m). In total it's roughly €111 over 25h 50m, 2 transfers.
Jaén to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Jaén to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 25h 50m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Madrid from Jaén?
About 294 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Jaén to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €111. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Jaén to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Jaén to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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