There are 5 ways to get from Jaén to Ciudad Real by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Córdoba
best- Take the train from Jaen to Cordoba-Centraltrain 13073 / ...
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Ciudad Real-Centraltrain Ave
2h 55m€34–76Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Jaén to Ciudad Real171.6 km
2h 41m€7–13Bus
- Take the bus from Jaén to Valdepeñasbus 601
- Take the bus from Valdepeñas to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobusesbus
4h 10m€21–30Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Jaen to Manzanarestrain 18033 / ...
- Take the train from Manzanares to Ciudad Real-Centraltrain 18083 / ...
3h 43m€30–46Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Jaén to Ciudad Realcar 172.1 km
2h 19m€27–39
Jaén to Ciudad Real by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaén to Ciudad Real is to rideshare which costs €7 - €13 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Jaén to Ciudad Real is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaén to Ciudad Real. However, there are services departing from Jaén and arriving at Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses via Valdepeñas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaén to Ciudad Real. However, there are services departing from Jaen and arriving at Ciudad Real-Central via Cordoba-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Jaén and Ciudad Real is 307 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Jaén to Ciudad Real without a car is to train via Córdoba which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Jaén to Ciudad Real, including transfers.
Jaén to Ciudad Real bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Jaén station.
Jaén to Ciudad Real train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Jaen station.
The best way to get from Jaén to Ciudad Real is to train via Córdoba which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Jaén, Spain and Ciudad Real, Spain?
You can take a train from Jaen to Ciudad Real-Central via Cordoba-Central in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaén to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses via Valdepeñas in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Jaen to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Jaen to Manzanares
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Manzanares to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Jaén to Valdepeñas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Valdepeñas to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 916 52 00 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Valdepeñas to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Schedules at
- interbus.es
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Jaén to Ciudad Real
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
Read the travel guide
Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Jaén to Ciudad Real bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Valdepeñas station.
Jaén to Ciudad Real train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cordoba-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaén to Ciudad Real is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Jaén to Ciudad Real.
Book your Jaén to Ciudad Real train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Jaén to Ciudad Real bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 135+ hotels available in Ciudad Real.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jaén and Ciudad Real. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.