There are 4 ways to get from Jaén to Caminito del Rey by train (Renfe), bus, train, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Jaen to Cordoba-Centraltrain 13035 / ...
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Antequera-Santa Anatrain Avn / ...
4h 43m€34–58Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaen to Malaga Eeaabus ALSA - Ub-Jaen-Ma
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Chorrotrain Ic / ...
6h 57m€25–38Drive 174.5 km
- Drive from Jaén to Caminito del Reycar 174.5 km
2h 24m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Jaén to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus L-532
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Álorabus M-231 / ...
7h 6m€44–54
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaén to Caminito del Rey is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Jaén to Caminito del Rey is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaén to Caminito del Rey. However, there are services departing from Jaén and arriving at El Chorro - Caminito del Rey via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga and Piscina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaén to Caminito del Rey. However, there are services departing from Jaen and arriving at El Chorro via Cordoba-Central and Antequera-Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Jaén and Caminito del Rey is 271 km. The road distance is 174.5 km.
The best way to get from Jaén to Caminito del Rey without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Jaén to Caminito del Rey, including transfers.
Jaén to Caminito del Rey bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Jaén station.
Jaén to Caminito del Rey train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Jaen station.
The best way to get from Jaén to Caminito del Rey is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Jaén, Spain and Caminito del Rey, Spain?
You can take a train from Jaen to Caminito del Rey via Cordoba-Central, Antequera-Santa Ana, and El Chorro in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaén to Caminito del Rey via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga, Álora, Piscina, and El Chorro - Caminito del Rey in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Jaen to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Chorro
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Jaen to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Jaén to Caminito del Rey bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Jaén to Caminito del Rey train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cordoba-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaén to Caminito del Rey is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Jaén to Caminito del Rey.
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