How to get from Valencia to Jaén
- 351 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Valencia to Jaén: train, bus. The two cities are about 351 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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351 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €94Older observation | 9h 44m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €81Reading date not recorded | 14h 22m2 transfers | See Train details |
- Flight€94Older observation9h 44m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€81Reading date not recorded14h 22m · 2 transfersSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Valencia to Jaén: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Valencia → Madridtrain
Renfe·2h 06m - 2Madrid → GranadatrainRenfe·3h 34m
- 3F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport → JaénbusRegional connection·1h 59m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Valencia to Jaén
ALSA runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:45 and the last at 11:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 4 | 02:45 | 11:00 |
All departures
- 02:45
- 04:45
- 09:00
- 11:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeValencia-Madrid, Madrid-GranadaBook →Regional connectionF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport-JaénBook →
Air EuropaValencia Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Renfe, Regional connection, Air Europa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Valencia to Jaén works
Start with a Renfe train from Valencia to Madrid, about 2h 6m. Transfer in Madrid and continue by Renfe train on to Granada (3h 34m). Transfer in Granada and continue by Regional connection bus on to Jaén (1h 59m). In total it's roughly €81 over 14h 22m, 2 transfers.
Valencia to Jaén: common questions
When is the first bus from Valencia to Jaén?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 02:45 and the last at 11:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Valencia to Jaén?
4 a day with ALSA, between 02:45 and 11:00.
Is there a train from Valencia to Jaén?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Jaén from Valencia?
About 351 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Valencia to Jaén?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Regional connection, Air Europa.
What is the cheapest way to get from Valencia to Jaén?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026