The average train between Jaén and Barcelona takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Jaén to Barcelona. 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 Jaén and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jaén is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jaén to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Jaén station and arriving at Barcelona station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Jaén to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Jaen station.
Jaén to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Jaén to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, iryo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Jaén and Barcelona is 650 km. The road distance is 974 km.
You can take a train from Jaen to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 49m.