There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Cuenca by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Madrid to Cuenca by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cuenca is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Cuenca is to train which costs €15 - €50 and takes 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Cuenca. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Madrid and Cuenca is 139 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cuenca without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €50.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cuenca Fernando Zobel takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Cuenca bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cuenca is to train which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 2h 5m.
- Distance: 138.8 km
- Duration: 55 min
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cuenca, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cuenca Fernando Zobel hourly. Tickets cost €19 - €50 and the journey takes 55 min. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Madrid to Cuenca every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12 - €16 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €19 - €25
- Promo+
- €24 - €27
- Flexible
- €35 - €50
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- avanzabus.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Cuenca bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Cuenca station.
Madrid to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Cuenca is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Madrid to Cuenca.
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