How to travel from Jaen to Salamanca, Spain

The distance between Jaen and Salamanca is around 547km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Jaen to Salamanca 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 SalamancaJaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Salamanca.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Drive

Drive to Salamanca.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance547km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and Salamanca

There are several options for getting from Jaen to Salamanca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Jaen and Salamanca is around 547km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Jaen and Salamanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jaen to Salamanca is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and Salamanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jaen and Salamanca. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jaen to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Renfe run train services between Jaen and Salamanca. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Salamanca. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jaen to Salamanca. 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 45m.

Autocares Grupo Samar, FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and Socibus run regular bus services between Jaen and Salamanca. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 45m 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 Salamanca. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Salamanca. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Salamanca is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 185km (115 miles) from Salamanca. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Salamanca. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to Salamanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and Salamanca

Transport options from Jaen to Salamanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 30m
€130($130)
twice daily906km (563 miles)
Train to La Parra, plane7h 25m
€150($150)
once daily1,064km (661 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
€165($165)
twice daily710km (441 miles)
Bus to Almeria, plane and train6h 25m
€210($210)
once daily881km (547 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€52($52)
twice daily605km (376 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€51($51)
every 20 mins555km (345 miles)
Bus via Madrid South Bus Station6h 55m
€46($46)
5 times a week579km (360 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€65($65)
on demand547km (340 miles)

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Airports near Salamanca

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Salamanca
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Salamanca
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Salamanca