How to travel from Salamanca to Jaen, Spain

The distance between Salamanca and Jaen is around 545km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salamanca 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Jaen.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and then to Jaén.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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Drive

Drive to Jaén.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance545km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Jaen

There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Jaen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Salamanca and Jaen is around 545km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Salamanca and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Jaen is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salamanca and Jaen. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salamanca to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Salamanca and Jaen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Salamanca and Jaen. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salamanca to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Avanza Grupo, FlixBus, Autocares Grupo Samar and Socibus run regular bus services between Salamanca and Jaen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca to Jaen. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Salamanca and Jaen. The distance is around 545km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salamanca to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Jaen

Transport options from Salamanca to Jaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 35m
€165($165)
twice daily711km (442 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€52($52)
twice daily605km (376 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 40m
€52($52)
every 20 mins554km (344 miles)
Bus via Madrid7hrs
€46($46)
5 times a week581km (361 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€65($65)
on demand545km (339 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