How to get from Jaén to Madrid
- 294 km as the crow flies
- 4 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 13 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Jaén to Madrid: bus, flight. The two cities are about 294 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 13 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
294 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €37Older observation | 5h 54m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €54Reading date not recorded | 6h 40m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €61Reading date not recorded | 8h 51m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€37Older observation5h 54m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€54Reading date not recorded6h 40m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€61Reading date not recorded8h 51m · 2 transfersSee 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Jaén → F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportbusRegional connection·1h 59m
- 2F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight
Iberia·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures 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 Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport-LojaBook →
RenfeLoja-Madrid, Linares-Baeza-MadridBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Jaén to Madrid works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Jaén to Granada, about 1h 59m. Transfer in Granada and continue by Iberia flight on to Madrid (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €37 over 5h 54m, 1 transfer.
Jaén to Madrid: common questions
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.
Is there a bus from Jaén to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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.
Which operators run Jaén to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe.
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: Regional connection, Iberia
Route calculated: 13 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 Sep 2026