What is the distance between Madrid and Jaén?

The distance between the two cities is 183 miles (296 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Jaén?

If you're headed to Jaén from Madrid, chances are that your bus will depart from Madrid-Barajas Airport and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Jaen. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Madrid to Jaén from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Madrid to Jaén on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación Sur	4h 10m	1:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Aeropuerto Madrid-Barajas T4	5h	7:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	4h 55m	7:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	4h	7:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Estación Sur	4h 30m	11:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Jaén	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Jaén

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Jaén. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, 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$37 - $46	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $50	Average Duration3h 53m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $43	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Jaén?

Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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B
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Stops in Jaén

A
Estación de Autobuses de Jaen
Av. de Madrid, 24, 23003 Jaén, Spain
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B
Calle de Baeza
Calle de Baeza, 32, 23008 Jaén, Spain

Compare bus companies

Grupo Samar

4/56,114 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.

March 18, 2020

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

Dileep A.

December 10, 2018

Clean bus. Friendly driver

Brenda M.

November 16, 2025

ALSA

4.5/560,818 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Jaén by bus

What is the distance between Madrid and Jaén?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Jaén?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$35

11/22

$35

Today

$19

11/24

$35

11/25

$35

11/26

$35

11/27

$35

11/28

$35

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Jaén was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $41 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 $35 which is on 2025-11-25.