How to travel from Algeciras to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Algeciras and Cuenca is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Algeciras to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, plane and train

Take the bus to Jerez de la Frontera then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estación Sur and then to Cuenca.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance698km (434 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Algeciras and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Algeciras to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Algeciras and Cuenca is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Algeciras and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Algeciras to Cuenca is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Algeciras and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Algeciras and Cuenca. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Algeciras to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Malaga Maria Zambrano and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Algeciras and Cuenca. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Algeciras and Cuenca. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Algeciras to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estación Sur. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Interbus, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Algeciras and Cuenca. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Algeciras to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga Airport then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Cuenca is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 130km (81 miles) from Cuenca. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Algeciras and Cuenca. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Algeciras to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Algeciras and Cuenca

Transport options from Algeciras to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, plane and train + 2 similar
4hrs
€185($185)
every 20 mins785km (488 miles)
Bus to Málaga Airport, plane and train4h 20m
€130($130)
5 times a day815km (506 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€110($110)
5 times a day769km (478 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€100($100)
4 times a week937km (582 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€63($63)
twice daily833km (518 miles)
Bus via Madrid12hrs
€48($48)
6 times a week842km (523 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€130($130)
on demand698km (434 miles)

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Airports near Cuenca

The following major airports near Cuenca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Cuenca
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Cuenca
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Cuenca