The average train between Madrid and Jaén takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 5 times a day between Madrid and Jaén. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Jaén at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Jaén. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Jaén station via Cordoba-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Madrid to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Jaen station.
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The distance between Madrid and Jaén is 294.5 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Jaen via Cordoba-Central in around 3h 53m.