How to get from Madrid to Jaén
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Jaén. The most useful door-to-door route takes 55h 37m by bus, 4 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 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
294 km
Madrid to Jaén: 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.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Salamancabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 40m - 2Salamanca → CoimbrabusBlaBlaCar Bus·4h 44m
- 3Coimbra → Portobus
FlixBus·1h 15m - 4Porto → San SebastiánbusFlixBus·10h 05m
- 5San Sebastián → JaénbusFlixBus·12h
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
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Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Salamanca, Salamanca-CoimbraBook →FlixBusCoimbra-Porto, Porto-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-JaénBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Jaén works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Madrid Barajas to Salamanca, about 2h 40m. Transfer in Salamanca and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Coimbra (4h 44m). Transfer in Coimbra and continue by FlixBus bus on to Porto (1h 15m). Transfer in Porto and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (10h 5m). Transfer in San Sebastián and continue by FlixBus bus on to Jaén (12h). In total it's roughly €188 over 55h 37m, 4 transfers.
Madrid to Jaén: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Jaén?
The most useful route takes about 55h 37m by bus, 4 transfers.
How far is Jaén from Madrid?
About 294 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Jaén cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €188 to €234. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Jaén?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Jaén?
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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