How to travel from Caceres to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Caceres and Cuenca is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Caceres 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.

👋 Also check out CuencaCaceres if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Badajoz then fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Cuenca.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Avanza Grupo

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caceres and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Caceres to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Caceres and Cuenca is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Caceres and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caceres to Cuenca is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Caceres and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caceres and Cuenca. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caceres to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Atocha Cercanias. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Caceres and Cuenca. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Caceres and Cuenca. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caceres to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus, Avanza Grupo, ALSA and Guadalbus run regular bus services between Caceres and Cuenca. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caceres to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Badajoz then fly from Badajoz (BJZ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Caceres and Cuenca. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caceres to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caceres and Cuenca

Transport options from Caceres to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 40m
€145($145)
4 times a day642km (399 miles)
Train
3h 60m
€48($48)
5 times a day521km (324 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€31($31)
twice daily466km (290 miles)
Bus via Madrid6h 55m
€57($57)
4 times a week518km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€85($85)
on demand462km (287 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