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Travel from Madrid to Jaén by train in 3 hours 51 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Madrid to Jaén by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Madrid to Jaén by train is 4 hours 10 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours 51 minutes. You'll usually find 7 trains per day traveling the 293 km between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Jaén. This route is served by Renfe, Spain's main rail operator. You're likely to be traveling on one of their high-speed trains – AVE, Avlo, Avant, Alvia or AV-City – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train during your journey.
Book train tickets from Madrid to Jaén in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $40.04. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times, as well as tips on how to find cheap train tickets.
Madrid to Jaén by train
It takes an average of 4h 10m to travel from Madrid to Jaén by train, over a distance of around 182 miles (293 km). There are normally 7 trains per day traveling from Madrid to Jaén and tickets for this journey start from $40.04 when you book in advance.
| First train | 7:00 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 6:00 pm | |
| Departure station | Madrid | |
| Arrival station | Jaén | |
| Journey time | From 3h 51m | |
| Distance | 182 miles (293 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $40.04 | |
| Train and bus operators | Grupo Samar, Renfe |
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Renfe and Media Distancia trains from Madrid to Jaén
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Media Distancia
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Renfe's Media Distancia are regional trains operated by CAF locomotives that run on medium-distance routes not covered by Avant high-speed trains. Most Media Distancia trains have one class. However, there are some that will have Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). These trains also have spaces for bicycles, and all seats are equipped with power sockets and reading lights.
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Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Jaén
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Madrid to Jaén by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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