The distance between Jaen and Santiago de Compostela is around 885km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santiago de Compostela → Jaen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).
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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Santiago De Compostela.
Take the bus to Madrid South Bus Station then Pontevedra and then to Santiago de Compostela - Avenida Rosalia de Castro.
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Drive to Santiago de Compostela.
There are several options for getting from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).
The distance between Jaen and Santiago de Compostela is around 885km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Jaen and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Jaen and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela. 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 8h 25m.
Renfe run train services between Jaen and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jaen and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Andújar, Madrid South Bus Station and Pontevedra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.
Socibus, Avanza Grupo and MonBus run regular bus services between Jaen and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela. A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Jaen and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 933km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 15m | €350($350) | hourly | 971km (603 miles) |
Train to Cordoba-Central, plane | 4h 55m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 1,100km (683 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 935km (581 miles) |
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane | 5h 50m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly | 6hrs | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 885km (550 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane | 6h 25m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 967km (601 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 50m | €360($360) | every 4 hours | 1,053km (654 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | €75($75) | every 20 mins | 944km (587 miles) |
Bus | 13h 10m | €90($90) | once daily | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €110($110) | on demand | 933km (580 miles) |
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The following major airports near Santiago de Compostela offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.