The average train between Cartagena and Jaén takes 13h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena 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 Cartagena and Jaén. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Jaén at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 13h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to Jaén. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at Jaén station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
Cartagena to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Jaen station.
Book your Cartagena to Jaén train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Ouigo.
The distance between Cartagena and Jaén is 247.4 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to Jaen via Murcia Del Carmen, Albacete, and Alcazar De San Juan in around 8h 51m.