The average train between León and Jaén takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from León 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 León and Jaén. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from León is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Jaén at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from León to Jaén? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from León to Jaén. However, there are services departing from León station and arriving at Jaén station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
León to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Leon station.
León to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Jaen station.
Book your León to Jaén train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between León and Jaén is 558 km. The road distance is 828 km.
You can take a train from Leon to Jaen via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Cordoba-Central in around 6h 14m.