How to travel from Valencia to Jaen, Spain

The distance between Valencia and Jaen is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valencia 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 Valencia (VLC) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Vilches and then to Jaen.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jaen.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Jaén.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance459km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valencia and Jaen

There are several options for getting from Valencia to Jaen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Valencia and Jaen is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Valencia and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valencia to Jaen is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Valencia and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valencia and Jaen. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valencia to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vilches. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Valencia and Jaen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 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 Valencia and Jaen. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valencia and Jaen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 25m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Valencia and Jaen. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valencia to Jaen. We recommend that you fly from Valencia (VLC) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Valencia and Jaen. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valencia to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valencia and Jaen

Transport options from Valencia to Jaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 5m
€205($205)
hourly1,014km (630 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
€90($90)
4 times a day806km (501 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€51($51)
once daily555km (345 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€50($50)
once daily466km (290 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€55($55)
on demand459km (285 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