The distance between Marbella and Jaen is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Marbella to Jaen by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jaen → Marbella if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Jaen.
There are several options for getting from Marbella to Jaen by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Marbella and Jaen is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Marbella and Jaen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marbella to Jaen is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Marbella and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Marbella and Jaen. We recommend that you drive to Jaén. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marbella and Jaen. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marbella and Jaen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 15m.
ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Marbella and Jaen. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marbella to Jaen. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Marbella and Jaen. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marbella to Jaen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 15m | €29($29) | once daily | 268km (167 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €31($31) | on demand | 258km (160 miles) |
Avanza Grupo
The following major airports near Jaen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.