How far is Jaén from Málaga by coach?

The journey from Málaga to Jaén by coach covers an approximate distance of 81 miles (130 km).

What is the best way to go from Málaga to Jaén without a car?

You can reach Jaén from Málaga by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Málaga to Jaén from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Málaga to Jaén on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	12:00	JAEN	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	2h 45m	22:45	JAEN	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	4h 30m	20:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	16:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	19:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	19:30	Aeropuerto Malaga	3h 15m	22:45	JAEN	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Jaén on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Aeropuerto Malaga	3h 30m	12:00	JAEN	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	2h 45m	22:45	JAEN	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	12:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	15:30	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	4h 30m	20:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	16:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	19:00	JAEN	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Jaén on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Aeropuerto Malaga	3h 30m	12:00	JAEN	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	2h 45m	22:45	JAEN	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	12:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	15:30	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	4h 30m	20:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	16:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	19:00	JAEN	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Jaén on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Aeropuerto Malaga	3h 30m	12:00	JAEN	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	2h 45m	22:45	JAEN	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	12:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	15:30	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	4h 30m	20:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	19:30	Aeropuerto Malaga	3h 15m	22:45	JAEN	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Jaén on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Aeropuerto Malaga	3h 30m	12:00	JAEN	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	2h 45m	22:45	JAEN	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	12:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	15:30	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	4h 30m	20:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	16:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	19:00	JAEN	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Jaén on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Aeropuerto Malaga	3h 30m	12:00	JAEN	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	2h 45m	22:45	JAEN	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	3h	12:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	15:30	Estación de Autobuses de Málaga	4h 30m	20:00	JAEN	No tags
Bus	19:30	Aeropuerto Malaga	3h 15m	22:45	JAEN	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:46 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Málaga to Jaén

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Jaén. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

82 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£27 - £28	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £23	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to customer reviews, there were some issues with boarding the coach despite having a valid ticket. However, overall feedback is positive, mentioning that the internet on the bus could be improved as it was not working properly.

ALSA Málaga Jaén recent customer reviews

he nearly didn’t let me on the coach and i had to argue to get in eventhough my ticket was correct

Olivia W.

28 July 2022

The driver was nice but 30 minutes late. The airconditioning was too strong for me. I'd like to see power sockets on the coach in the future.

Lucie P.

3 September 2019

Confusion with staff at Granada about which bus to change to,almost missed it because of lack of help, my daughter was not helped when she did this trip, she was told to get off the bus and it left without her and her 2 young children, she had to pay a lot of money for a taxi to Malaga airport, it almost happened to me, very stressful

Mandy C.

10 July 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Málaga and Jaén?

Stops in Málaga

A - Malaga Airport

B - Estación de Malaga (Centro)

C - Puerto

D - Hospital Civil

E - Rosaleda

F - Conservatorio Musica

Stops in Jaén

A - Estación de Autobuses de Jaen

B - Calle de Baeza

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Málaga to Jaén

How far is Jaén from Málaga by coach?
The journey from Málaga to Jaén by coach covers an approximate distance of 81 miles (130 km).
What is the best way to go from Málaga to Jaén without a car?
You can reach Jaén from Málaga by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£23

17/11

£23

Today

£23

19/11

£23

20/11

£23

21/11

£23

22/11

£23

23/11

£23

The cheapest trip from Málaga to Jaén was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Málaga to Jaén as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £23 for a bus ticket from Málaga to Jaén based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-19.