What's the distance between Madrid and Jaén by coach?

The journey from Madrid to Jaén by coach covers an approximate distance of 183 miles (296 km).

What is the best way to go from Madrid to Jaén without a car?

You can reach Jaén from Madrid by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Madrid to Jaén from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Madrid to Jaén on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Estación Sur	4h 10m	13:10	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags
Bus	14:30	Aeropuerto Madrid-Barajas T4	5h	19:30	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags
Bus	14:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 55m	19:30	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags
Bus	15:30	Estación Sur	4h	19:30	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags
Bus	19:00	Estación Sur	4h 30m	23:30	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Jaén

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Jaén. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

182 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£29 - £36	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£39 - £39	Average duration3h 53m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £34	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Grupo Samar

4/56,113 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.3

According to customer reviews, the station counter staff is friendly and helpful. The bus driver is also praised for having a sense of humor. However, some customers mentioned issues with the toilet facilities not working and the WiFi being out of service.

Grupo Samar Madrid Jaén recent customer reviews

A good trip I do. I was alone (1 pax) during the trip probably because restrictions due to coronavirus.

Ayib M.

18 March 2020

There no plug ports for charging mobile phones and no WiFi. And please install toilets in buses

Dileep A.

10 December 2018

Clean bus. Friendly driver

Brenda M.

16 November 2025

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Jaén?

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Estación Sur

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Jaén

A - Estación de Autobuses de Jaen

B - Calle de Baeza

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Madrid to Jaén

What's the distance between Madrid and Jaén by coach?
The journey from Madrid to Jaén by coach covers an approximate distance of 183 miles (296 km).
What is the best way to go from Madrid to Jaén without a car?
You can reach Jaén from Madrid by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£27

17/11

£27

Today

£28

19/11

£27

20/11

£27

21/11

£27

22/11

£28

23/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Jaén was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Jaén as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £32 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Jaén based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-23.