How to travel from Marbella to Jaen, Spain

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.

2 routes found

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 JaenMarbella if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Jaen.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jaén.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marbella and 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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Marbella and Jaen. We recommend that you drive to Jaén. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marbella and Jaen

Transport options from Marbella to Jaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 15m
€29($29)
once daily268km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€31($31)
on demand258km (160 miles)

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Airports near Jaen

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Jaen
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Jaen
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Jaen