How to get from Jaén to Madrid
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Jaén to Madrid by price and travel time.
- 294 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 25m
- 4 train departures a day with Renfe
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We compared the ways to travel from Jaén to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 25m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 294 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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294 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €97Older observation | 10h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 25mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 40m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€97Older observation10h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€4Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 25m · directSee Train details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 40m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Jaén to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Jaén → Madridtrain
Renfe·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Jaén to Madrid
Renfe runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:44 and the last at 16:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 4 | 05:44 | 16:40 |
All departures
- 05:44
- 07:54
- 14:47
- 16:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeJaén-MadridBook →
RyanairMurcia-London, London-MadridSee live options and dates →ALSAJaén-Albacete-Los Llanos, Albacete-Los Llanos-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Ryanair, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Jaén to Madrid works
Start with a Renfe train from Jaén to Madrid, about 4h 25m. In total it's roughly €28 over 4h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Jaén to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Jaén to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 4h 25m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Jaén to Madrid?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 05:44 and the last at 16:40, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Jaén to Madrid?
4 a day with Renfe, between 05:44 and 16:40.
How far is Madrid from Jaén?
About 294 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Jaén to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €28. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Jaén to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Ryanair, ALSA.
What is the cheapest way to get from Jaén to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026