The average train between Alicante and Jaén takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Jaén. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Alicante and Jaén. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Alicante is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Jaén at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Albacete and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Jaén. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Jaén station via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Alicante to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Jaen station.
Book your Alicante to Jaén train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Ouigo.
The distance between Alicante and Jaén is 296.7 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Jaen via Albacete and Alcazar De San Juan in around 6h 23m.