The average train between Barcelona and Jaén takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona 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 4 times a day between Barcelona and Jaén. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Jaén at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Jaén. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Jaén station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Barcelona to Jaén train services, operated by iryo, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Jaén train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Jaen station.
Book your Barcelona to Jaén train tickets online with iryo, Renfe Viajeros and Ouigo.
The distance between Barcelona and Jaén is 650 km. The road distance is 974 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Jaen via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 45m.