How to travel from Barcelona to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Barcelona and Cuenca is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Barcelona 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cuenca.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Autocares Grupo Samar

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance540km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Barcelona and Cuenca is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (243 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Barcelona and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Cuenca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Cuenca. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barcelona to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Barcelona and Cuenca. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Barcelona and Cuenca. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barcelona and Cuenca with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 8h 45m.

Autocares Grupo Samar, ALSA, FlixBus and MonBus run regular bus services between Barcelona and Cuenca. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barcelona to Cuenca. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Barcelona and Cuenca. The distance is around 540km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Barcelona to Cuenca

Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Cuenca

Transport options from Barcelona to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 45m
€88($88)
5 times a day520km (323 miles)
Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train3h 10m
€84($84)
every 4 hours703km (437 miles)
Fly to Alicante (ALC), Train3h 35m
€110($110)
every 4 hours731km (454 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€90($90)
every 2 hours793km (493 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
€45($45)
twice a week590km (367 miles)
Bus via Valencia9h 15m
€52($52)
once a week595km (370 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€100($100)
on demand540km (336 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