Are you planning to travel from Jaén to Córdoba?
In that case, you have landed in the right place.
I am a local resident on Costa del Sol and have traveled on this route myself, so this article will give you all the details and practical tips to make your planning easier and faster.
Let’s check the best options for this route.
Jaén to Córdoba Travel Options
Here is a quick glance view of your transport options for this route, followed by details on each option available:
| Transportation Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Jaén to Córdoba by Car | 1 hour 20 mins drive |
| Jaén to Córdoba by Bus | No connections |
| Jaén to Córdoba by Train | 1 hour 35 mins, tickets from €10 one way |
| Jaén to Córdoba by Taxi | 1 hour 20 mins, 140 euros |
The Distance from Jaén to Córdoba
The distance from Jaén to Córdoba is approximately 108 km.
1. Jaén to Córdoba by Car
The easiest drive from Jaén and Córdoba is via A-306, which will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on the traffic. See the route outline on the map below.
According to the map, there should not be any toll roads on this way to Jaén, but it’s a good idea to have some spare cash with you in the car in case you encounter some.
Renting a Car in Jaén
If you haven’t rented a car yet, or thinking about getting it straight from the airport when you arrive, I can highly recommend checking Discover Cars.
Their award winning website works as a price comparison platform, sourcing quotes from local car rental companies and displaying all the options in an easy-to-understand interface.
It allows you to quickly scan the details of the policies, so there are no unpleasant surprises when you pick up your car.
Click the button below to get a quick quote for your journey.
Parking in Córdoba, Spain
If you’re staying in the old town of Córdoba (the Jewish Quarters ‘Juderia’), it’s very likely you will struggle to find a free parking spot, unless your hotel or apartment where you stay offers it.
I recommend taking this into account before you book your place – having a parking space will save you a lot of headaches when navigating the city.
To explore Córdoba, you don’t really need a car – you can walk pretty much anywhere.
If you need to use public parking, I have added a map with all the options available marked below.
2. Jaén to Córdoba by Train
The train is by far my favourite public transport in Spain. The trains are very affordable, modern and run very frequently.
I took the train option for this route and it was pretty easy and fast.
There are up to 5 departures per day, I have listed the current schedule below. Please remember that these are subject to change. You can check them anytime at Renfe website.
- 5.40 am departure from Jaén – 7.12 am arrival in Cordoba
- 6.35 am departure from Jaén – 8.10 am arrival in Cordoba
- 2.30 pm departure from Jaén – 4.10 pm arrival in Cordoba
- 4.56 pm departure from Jaén – 6.37 pm arrival in Cordoba
- 6.32 pm departure from Jaén – 8.07 pm arrival in Cordoba
The journey duration for this trip is 1 hour 35 mins on average. The trains are direct and there are only 3 to 4 stops on the way.
Train Tickets
The train tickets start from 10 euros one way, for the most basic one. The tickets are nonrefundable and you can’t change your travel time either.
You can book this journey directly through Renfe website or use Trainline, which you might be more familiar with (linked below).
Once you get your ticket, you will show it at the entrance to the train and they might also check it on the train. On this trip they did.
Córdoba Train Station
Córdoba’s train station is located in the heart of the city, not far away from the historic center. The official address is: Gta. Tres Culturas, s/n, 14011 Córdoba.
Córdoba’s Train station is well-serviced with cafes, small restaurants, souvenir shops, kiosks and even a Renfe office.
There are public toilets available at the end of the station, and they do luggage scans before you enter the platform. They also check your tickets before you enter the platform.
There are a few places where you can buy food and refreshments for your trip. Two big displays announce all the departures and arrivals for the trains. The station also has self-service ticket machines where you can also purchase train tickets.
There are no left luggage storage options, but you will find those at a bus station nearby.
3. Jaén to Córdoba by Bus
As far as I can see, there are no buses available between Jaén and Córdoba, possibly thanks to the well-established train connection.
Neither of the national bus companies (Alsa or Avanza) service this route.
4. Jaén to Córdoba by Taxi
If you want a private transfer between the cities, I recommend getting a price quote from Get Transfer.
I have used them a number of times and they always provide great value, especially if there are more passengers sharing the price of the journey.
For this trip, the estimate is around 140 euros, but the price will depend on the date of travel, how far in advance you book and other conditions. You can also request a kid’s car seat with this service, and choose the type of car you want to travel in.
Jaén to Córdoba: Frequent Questions
Here are some frequent questions for this route.
How to get from Córdoba to Jaén?
The easiest way to get from Córdoba to Jaén is by driving – the ride will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How much time do you need in Córdoba?
If you would like to see the highlights, I would recommend spending one full day in Córdoba.
Final Words
Did you find everything you needed to know?
I certainly hope so.
If there is something specific you would like to know, feel free to leave a comment below or ask the question in my private Facebook group.
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Hi Lucia, I am in Spain for a month from New Zealand going from Merida to Cadiz ,Cordoba ,Jaen , Granada finishing in Malaga . Only travelling by train or bus . I have a question about trains, it seems impossible to buy a train ticket from Cordoba to Jaen from 17th October when I want to travel,,, even looking weeks into the future there are Never any, the same is true from Grenada to Malaga, Have you any idea why, as it is most annoying , when we came from Merida to Cadiz by train yesterday , we were told that only 3 seats were available , when we got on the train there were at least 10 empty ones in our carrige the whole trip , and I guess the same in other carriges too thanks Alan
Hi Alan, someone commented a few days ago with a similar issue. My suspicion is that Renfe is updating the schedule, as they start running the ‘winter’ schedule soon with new departure times, and as with everything in Spain, it causes delays. It’s very unlikely that the trains are sold out, and if you check in a few days it might be fixed. Granada to Malaga you can do by bus, it’s only about an hour nonstop service and more frequent departures compared to the train. Hope you get your tickets in a few days and it gets sorted! Lucia