The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Jaén
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
12 h 45 m
Average duration
14 h 31 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
649 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to Jaén is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Jaén will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £90.
To travel from Barcelona to Jaén you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Barcelona to Jaén
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Jaén among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £76, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 649 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £82 Average Price Cheapest | £95 Average Price |
18h 15m Average total duration 17h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Jaén bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Jaén coaches for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 16:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h00 | 07:00 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 19:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h45 | 09:45 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 19:25 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 14h20 | 09:45 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h45 | 09:45 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
Normal · Normal | 00:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 16h00 | 16:00 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 06:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h45 | 21:45 Jaén, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Barcelona to Jaén coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Jaén.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Barcelona to Jaén.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Jaén.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Barcelona to Jaén.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Jaén
Buses from Barcelona to Jaén run on average 14 times per day, taking around 17h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 649 km distance in 12h 45m.
Distance 649 km |
Average bus duration 17h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Barcelona to JaénYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Jaén with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Barcelona to Jaén coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Jaén by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jaén, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Jaén
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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