The distance between Cuenca and Jaen is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cuenca to Jaen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jaen → Cuenca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen.
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Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Cordoba-Central and then to Jaen.
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Take the bus to Madrid and then to Jaén.
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There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Jaen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).
The distance between Cuenca and Jaen is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Cuenca and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Jaen is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Jaen. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Cordoba-Central. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Jaen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cuenca and Jaen. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Avanza Grupo, Autocares Grupo Samar and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cuenca and Jaen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Jaen. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cuenca and Jaen. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 678km (422 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €76($76) | 5 times a day | 665km (413 miles) |
Train via Aranjuez | 6h 45m | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | €36($36) | every 20 mins | 494km (307 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €68($68) | on demand | 368km (229 miles) |
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Autocares Grupo Samar
The following major airports near Jaen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.