What is the cheapest way to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata?

The cheapest way to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata?

The fastest way to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Jaén and El Cabo de Gata?

No, there is no direct bus from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata. However, there are services departing from Jaén and arriving at Cabo De Gata via Almeria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Jaén and El Cabo de Gata?

No, there is no direct train from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata. However, there are services departing from Jaen and arriving at Huercal-Viator via Linares-Baeza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata?

The distance between Jaén and El Cabo de Gata is 244 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.

How do I travel from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata without a car?

The best way to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €20 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaén to El Cabo de Gata bus from?

Jaén to El Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, depart from Jaén station.

Where do I catch the Jaén to El Cabo de Gata train from?

Jaén to El Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Jaen station.

Train or bus from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata?

The best way to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Jaén to El Cabo de Gata bus arrive?

Jaén to El Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, arrive at Almería station.

Where does the Jaén to El Cabo de Gata train arrive?

Jaén to El Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Linares-Baeza station.

Can I drive from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaén to El Cabo de Gata is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata.

Where can I stay near El Cabo de Gata?

There are 1580+ hotels available in El Cabo de Gata.

Jaén to El Cabo de Gata - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaén to El Cabo de Gata by bus, train (Renfe), or car

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1. Take the bus from Jaén to Almeríabus Vaj-158
2. Take the bus from Almeria to Cabo De Gatabus ALSA - Alm-Cb Gat
4h 55m
€20–38
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Jaen to Linares-Baezatrain 18037 / ...
2. Take the train from Linares-Baeza to Huercal-Viatortrain Ic / ...
5h 19m
€71–101
Drive 233.6 km
1. Drive from Jaén to El Cabo de Gatacar 233.6 km
2h 41m
€37–53
Bus via Granada
1. Take the bus from Jaen to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus
2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Almeriabus
3. Take the bus from Almeria to Cabo De Gatabus
6h 10m
€24–40

Jaén to El Cabo de Gata by bus

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Distance: 244.2 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Jaén, Spain and El Cabo de Gata, Spain?

You can take a bus from Jaén to Cabo De Gata via Almeria in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaen to El Cabo de Gata via Linares-Baeza and Huercal-Viator in around 5h 19m.

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