How to travel from Jaen to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Jaen and Ávila is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jaen to Ávila 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 ÁvilaJaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and then to Avila.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Ávila.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance442km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Jaen to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Jaen and Ávila is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Jaen and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jaen to Ávila is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and Ávila, 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 Jaen and Ávila. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jaen to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and Príncipe Pío. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Jaen and Ávila. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Jaen and Ávila. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jaen to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Autocares Grupo Samar, FlixBus, Jiménez Dorado and Socibus run regular bus services between Jaen and Ávila. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jaen to Ávila. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) 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 Jaen and Ávila. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and Ávila

Transport options from Jaen to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
7h 30m
€195($195)
twice daily966km (601 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€105($105)
every 2 hours612km (380 miles)
Bus to Almeria, plane and train6h 20m
€230($230)
once daily783km (486 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€41($41)
4 times a day497km (309 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€32($32)
4 times a day446km (277 miles)
Bus via Madrid South Bus Station5h 35m
€37($37)
twice daily471km (293 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€81($81)
on demand442km (275 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila