The average train between Santander and Jaén takes 11h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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 Santander and Jaén. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Jaén at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Santander 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 Santander to Jaén. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Jaén station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
Santander to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Jaén train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Jaen station.
Book your Santander to Jaén train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Jaén is 633.3 km. The road distance is 926 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Jaen via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Cordoba-Central in around 8h 18m.