How to travel from Palencia to Jaen, Spain

The distance between Palencia and Jaen is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Palencia to Jaen 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Moncloa and then to Jaén.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jaén.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palencia and Jaen

There are several options for getting from Palencia to Jaen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Palencia and Jaen is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Palencia and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palencia to Jaen is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palencia and Jaen. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palencia to Jaen. 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 5h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Palencia and Jaen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Palencia and Jaen. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palencia to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Moncloa and Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

ALSA, Autocares Grupo Samar, FlixBus, MonBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Palencia and Jaen. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palencia to Jaen. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Palencia and Jaen. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palencia to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Palencia and Jaen

Transport options from Palencia to Jaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 25m
€165($165)
5 times a day710km (441 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€52($52)
every 20 mins604km (375 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
€57($57)
once a week601km (373 miles)
Bus via Aranda De Duero8h 15m
€53($53)
once a week609km (378 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€70($70)
on demand587km (365 miles)

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Airports near Jaen

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Jaen
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Jaen
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Jaen