How to travel from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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.

10 routes found

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 CompostelaJaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid South Bus Station then Pontevedra and then to Santiago de Compostela - Avenida Rosalia de Castro.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance933km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and Santiago de Compostela

Transport options from Jaen to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 6 similar
4h 15m
€350($350)
hourly971km (603 miles)
Train to Cordoba-Central, plane4h 55m
€175($175)
4 times a day1,100km (683 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€195($195)
every 20 mins935km (581 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane5h 50m
€160($160)
every 20 mins1,036km (644 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly6hrs
€155($155)
every 20 mins885km (550 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane6h 25m
€165($165)
every 20 mins967km (601 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
€360($360)
every 4 hours1,053km (654 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€75($75)
every 20 mins944km (587 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€90($90)
once daily1,032km (641 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€110($110)
on demand933km (580 miles)

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Airports near Santiago de Compostela

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

SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Santiago de Compostela