How to travel from Ronda to Jaen, Spain

The distance between Ronda and Jaen is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ronda to Jaen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Cordoba-Central and then to Jaen.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marbella and then to Jaen.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Avanza Grupo

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Drive

Drive to Jaén.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ronda and Jaen

There are several options for getting from Ronda to Jaen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Ronda and Jaen is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Ronda and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ronda to Jaen is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Ronda and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ronda and Jaen. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ronda to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cordoba-Central. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Ronda and Jaen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Ronda and Jaen. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ronda to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marbella. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Avanza Grupo, ALSA and Transportes de Area de Malaga run regular bus services between Ronda and Jaen. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ronda to Jaen. We recommend that you take the train to Cordoba-Central and then to Jaen. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Ronda and Jaen. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ronda to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Ronda to Jaen

Compare travel optionsbetween Ronda and Jaen

Transport options from Ronda to Jaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€34($34)
twice daily319km (198 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€43($43)
once daily330km (205 miles)
Bus via Málaga7h 20m
€42($42)
once daily360km (224 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€26($26)
on demand220km (137 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