Santiago de Compostela to Jaén by train

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Overview: trains from Santiago de Compostela to Jaén

Find the key information for travelling by train from Santiago de Compostela to Jaén, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:10 View journey
Last train 22:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 8hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 695
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey US$92.50 View journey
Avg journey time 15hr
Train operators 7

Travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Jaén by train

Considering a train trip from Santiago de Compostela to Jaén? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Santiago de Compostela and Jaén

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$92.50, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Santiago de Compostela to Jaén departure frequency and train timetable

With 10 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 12 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:10 and the last one is at 20:30. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:48, with the last one at 22:00.

Santiago de Compostela to Jaén distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 695 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 8 hours and 11 minutes.

When are tickets between Santiago de Compostela and Jaén available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Santiago de Compostela and Jaén can be purchased 2 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Santiago de Compostela to Jaén travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Jaén.

FAQs about the train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Jaén

Want to know more about your journey from Santiago de Compostela to Jaén? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Santiago de Compostela and Jaén covers 695 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.