How to travel from Ávila to Jaen, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Jaen is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ávila to Jaen by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JaenÁvila if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Jaen.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then Cordoba-Central and then to Jaen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur and then to Jaén.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Jaén.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance440km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Jaen

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Jaen by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Ávila and Jaen is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Ávila and Jaen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Jaen is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Jaen. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Principe Pio, Atocha and Cordoba-Central. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ávila and Jaen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ávila and Jaen. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Estación Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Jiménez Dorado, Autocares Grupo Samar, FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and Socibus run regular bus services between Ávila and Jaen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ávila to Jaen. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jaen is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Jaen. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ávila and Jaen. The distance is around 440km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Jaen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Jaen

Transport options from Ávila to Jaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
7h 20m
€195($195)
every 20 mins966km (601 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
€105($105)
every 2 hours613km (381 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€67($67)
5 times a day605km (376 miles)
Train via Madrid-Principe Pio5h 35m
€41($41)
4 times a day497km (309 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
€32($32)
every 20 mins445km (276 miles)
Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur5h 55m
€37($37)
twice daily473km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€81($81)
on demand440km (273 miles)

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Airports near Jaen

The following major airports near Jaen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Jaen
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Jaen
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Jaen