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How to get fromAlicante to Jaénby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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There are 5 ways to get from Alicante to Jaén by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Train via Albacete

    best
    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Albacetetrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Albacete to Alcazar De San Juantrain train Alv / ...
    3. Take the train from Alcazar De San Juan to Jaentrain train
    6h 40m
    €56–105

  2. Bus via Granada

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus bus ALSA - Slpe Ma-Al / ...
    2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Jaenbus bus ALSA - Gr-Jaen / ...
    6h 46m
    €37–58

  3. Drive  408.5 km

    1. Drive from Alicante to Jaéncar car 408.5 km
    4h 14m
    €64–92

  4. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Manzanarestrain train 18183 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manzanares to Jaentrain train 18036 / ...
    6h 47m
    €65–99

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Ubedabus bus ALSA - Gan-Sev
    2. Take the bus from Ubeda to Jaenbus bus ALSA - Ube-Jaen / ...
    7h 50m
    €37–57

Alicante to Jaén by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Jaén, Spain?

You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Jaen via Albacete and Alcazar De San Juan in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Jaen via Granada Estación de Autobuses in around 6h 46m.

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