How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Jaen, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Jaen is around 885km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela 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.

👋 Also check out JaenSantiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Granada (GRX) then take the bus to Jaen.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Puebla De Sanabria then Madrid and then to Jaén.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Jaén.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance929km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Jaen

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Jaen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Jaen is around 885km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Jaen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Jaen is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Jaen, 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 Santiago de Compostela and Jaen. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela 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 8h 35m.

Renfe run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Jaen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 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 Santiago de Compostela and Jaen. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Jaen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puebla De Sanabria and Madrid. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

ALSA, Avanza Grupo, Autocares Grupo Samar and FlixBus run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Jaen. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santiago de Compostela to Jaen. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) 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 Santiago de Compostela and Jaen. The distance is around 929km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Jaen is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Jaen

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Jaen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
4h 25m
€350($350)
hourly972km (604 miles)
Fly to Malaga (AGP), train5hrs
€175($175)
4 times a day1,099km (683 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
€195($195)
4 times a day934km (580 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€160($160)
4 times a day1,028km (639 miles)
Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train6h 5m
€155($155)
every 20 mins885km (550 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
€360($360)
every 4 hours1,047km (651 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€75($75)
every 20 mins944km (587 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€100($100)
once daily952km (592 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€110($110)
on demand929km (577 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