How to travel from Pamplona to Jaen, Spain

The distance between Pamplona and Jaen is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Pamplona to Jaen 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Jaen.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jaén.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Autocares Grupo Samar

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Drive

Drive to Jaén.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance725km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pamplona and Jaen

There are several options for getting from Pamplona to Jaen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Pamplona and Jaen is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Pamplona and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pamplona to Jaen is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Pamplona and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pamplona and Jaen. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pamplona to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Renfe run train services between Pamplona and Jaen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Pamplona and Jaen. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pamplona and Jaen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 30m.

Autocares Grupo Samar, Conda S.A., HIFE S.A., La Baztanesa S.A., La Estellesa S.A. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Pamplona and Jaen. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pamplona to Jaen. We recommend that you fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Pamplona and Jaen. The distance is around 725km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pamplona to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pamplona and Jaen

Transport options from Pamplona to Jaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 10m
€125($125)
hourly780km (485 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
€160($160)
every 20 mins694km (431 miles)
Bus and Plane6hrs
€235($235)
every 2 hours936km (581 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 20m
€180($180)
twice daily934km (581 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8hrs
€165($165)
4 times a day1,165km (724 miles)
Train
6h 60m
€65($65)
twice daily810km (503 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
€65($65)
once daily794km (493 miles)
Bus via Donostia/San Sebastián. Federico G. Lorca ps. 113h 25m
€54($54)
3 times a week900km (559 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€86($86)
on demand725km (450 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