How to travel from Jaen to Santander, Spain

The distance between Jaen and Santander is around 788km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Jaen to Santander by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Santander (SDR).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Santander.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus

Take the bus to Burgos and then to Santander.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Santander.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance788km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and Santander

There are several options for getting from Jaen to Santander by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Jaen and Santander is around 788km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 632km (393 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Jaen and Santander by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jaen to Santander is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jaen and Santander. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jaen to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

Renfe run train services between Jaen and Santander. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jaen and Santander. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jaen to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Burgos. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Jaen and Santander. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jaen to Santander. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Santander (SDR). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Santander is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Santander. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jaen and Santander. The distance is around 788km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to Santander is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

How do I get from Jaen to Santander

Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and Santander

Transport options from Jaen to Santander
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
€155($155)
every 2 hours805km (500 miles)
Bus to Granada, plane4h 40m
€145($145)
every 2 hours902km (560 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€165($165)
5 times a day1,070km (665 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 20m
€165($165)
5 times a day1,174km (730 miles)
Train
7h 60m
€64($64)
every 20 mins821km (510 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
€52($52)
6 times a week816km (507 miles)
Bus via Granada12h 10m
€85($85)
once daily930km (578 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€145($145)
on demand788km (490 miles)

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Airports near Santander

The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Santander
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Santander
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Santander