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Centro de Interpretación del Paisaje Minero
The city’s leading museum, focused on Linares’s mining heritage with machinery, documents and displays explaining how mining shaped local life.
Cheapest price on 24 Oct
£29
Average ticket price on 24 Oct
£29
Fastest journey on 24 Oct
3 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 24 Oct
3 h 39 m
Trains on 24 Oct
1
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Linares is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Linares will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Sat 24 Oct, we found 1 trains from Madrid to Linares, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 258 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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18036Trains from Madrid to Linares run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:51, the last at 19:31. The fastest train covers the 258 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 258 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 6:51 |
Last train 19:31 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Linares trains for today, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:20 Madrid | 3h15 | 9:35 Linares | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:20 Madrid | 3h15 | 10:35 Linares | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:39 Madrid | 3h08 | 18:47 Linares | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:39 Madrid | 3h08 | 19:47 Linares | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:31 Madrid | 3h11 | 20:42 Linares | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:31 Madrid | 3h11 | 21:42 Linares | 0 changesdirect | |
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The city’s leading museum, focused on Linares’s mining heritage with machinery, documents and displays explaining how mining shaped local life.
Archaeological site museum at the ancient settlement of Cástulo, presenting finds and context from one of the key historic places near Linares.
Museum space dedicated to Raphael, the singer born in Linares, with memorabilia and audiovisual exhibits that appeal to fans and curious visitors alike.
Elegant promenade and garden area popular for walks, shade and local daily life. It is one of the city’s best-known public spaces.
Main central square framed by important buildings and cafés, useful as a base for exploring the historic centre and people-watching.
Historic square beside Santa María, with a traditional atmosphere and easy access to key monuments in the old urban core.
A rich stew of wheat grains, pulses and pork, long linked to rural Jaén cooking and especially traditional in the Linares area.
Hearty breadcrumbs fried with garlic, olive oil and pork accompaniments. A classic worker’s dish across Jaén, commonly eaten in Linares.
Slow-cooked broad beans with cured ham or other pork. A traditional Andalusian spring dish found in home-style cooking around Linares.
Refined regional cooking in an elegant setting, known for carefully prepared Andalusian dishes and a more formal dining experience.
Traditional Andalusian restaurant and tapas spot with a classic atmosphere, popular for generous portions and regional favourites.
Well-known local venue for tapas and casual meals, offering familiar Spanish dishes in a lively, accessible setting.
Budget-friendly for Spain: accommodation, dining and local transport in Linares are usually cheaper than in larger Andalusian or coastal tourist cities.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Linares-Baeza -> Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Linares
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Most Madrid to Linares trains use the Madrid Chamartín to Linares-Baeza station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Linares train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Linares-Baeza is 5 km from Linares city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Linares-Baeza has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Linares-Baeza.
Ticket office support is available at Linares-Baeza. Information desks are available at Linares-Baeza.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Linares-Baeza.
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