How to travel from Zaragoza to Jaen, Spain
The distance between Zaragoza and Jaen is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Zaragoza 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.
👋 Also check out Jaen → Zaragoza if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Cordoba-Central and then to Jaen.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Plane and Bus
Fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid and then to Jaén.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€47($47)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaragoza and Jaen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to Jaen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Zaragoza and Jaen is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Zaragoza and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Jaen is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaragoza and Jaen. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zaragoza 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 4h 30m.
Renfe AVE, Renfe and Renfe SNCF run train services between Zaragoza and Jaen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Zaragoza and Jaen. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zaragoza to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Autocares Grupo Samar, Jimenez Movilidad and ALSA run regular bus services between Zaragoza and Jaen. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaragoza to Jaen. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 5h 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 Zaragoza and Jaen. The distance is around 641km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zaragoza and Jaen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €95($95) | twice daily | 763km (474 miles) |
| Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha | 5h 10m | €70($70) | every 20 mins | 675km (420 miles) |
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 35m | €160($160) | hourly | 1,145km (711 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 20m | €265($265) | 4 times a day | 1,435km (892 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 994km (618 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane and bus | 4h 30m | €185($185) | hourly | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | €130($130) | hourly | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €47($47) | once daily | 645km (401 miles) |
| Bus via Valencia | 11h 55m | €80($80) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | €76($76) | on demand | 641km (398 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zaragoza and Jaen
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Autocares Grupo Samar
Jimenez Movilidad
Train operators
Airlines
TUI fly Belgium
Airports near Jaen
The following major airports near Jaen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Jaen
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Jaen
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 162km (101 miles) from Jaen