How to travel from Jaen to Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

The distance between Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz is around 683km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Vitoria/Gasteiz-Estacion/Geltoki.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Vitoria/Gasteiz.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Bus to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station

Take the bus to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Socibus

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Drive

Drive to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance683km (424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz

There are several options for getting from Jaen to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz is around 683km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jaen to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jaen to Vitoria-Gasteiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Renfe run train services between Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 10h 30m.

FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 30m 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Vitoria/Gasteiz-Estacion/Geltoki. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz is Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and San Sebastian Airport (EAS) (EAS) 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz. The distance is around 683km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and Vitoria-Gasteiz

Transport options from Jaen to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€140($140)
every 2 hours865km (538 miles)
Train to Cordoba-Central, plane and bus5h 55m
€160($160)
5 times a day1,138km (707 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 40m
€100($100)
4 times a day781km (485 miles)
Train
7h 5m
€59($59)
every 20 mins796km (495 miles)
Bus to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station + 1 similar
10hrs
€60($60)
twice daily725km (451 miles)
Bus10h 30m
€35($35)
6 times a week712km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€125($125)
on demand683km (424 miles)

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Airports near Vitoria-Gasteiz

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

VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Vitoria-Gasteiz
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Vitoria-Gasteiz
EAS
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Vitoria-Gasteiz