The distance between Madrid and Jaen is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Madrid to Jaen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jaen → Madrid if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Jaen.
Take the bus to Jaén.
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There are several options for getting from Madrid to Jaen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Madrid and Jaen is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Madrid and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Jaen is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Jaen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Madrid and Jaen. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madrid and Jaen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 50m.
Renfe run train services between Madrid and Jaen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Madrid and Jaen. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Madrid and Jaen with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4hrs.
Autocares Grupo Samar, FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Madrid and Jaen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madrid to Jaen. We recommend that you take the train to Jaen. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Jaen is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Jaen. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Madrid and Jaen. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 50m | €30($30) | every 20 mins | 369km (229 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | €26($26) | every 20 mins | 334km (207 miles) |
Bus to Andujar Av Veintiocho de Febrero | 4h 10m | €30($30) | 5 times a day | 358km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €40($40) | on demand | 333km (207 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jaen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.