How to travel from Cuenca to Alcalá del Júcar, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar is around 136km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cuenca to Alcalá del Júcar by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Rubielos Bajos and then to Casas-Ibáñez.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Albacete then take a taxi to Alcalá del Júcar.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Alcalá del Júcar.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance136km (85 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Alcalá del Júcar by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar is around 136km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Alcalá del Júcar is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar. We recommend that you take the train to Albacete then take a taxi to Alcalá del Júcar. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Alcalá del Júcar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rubielos Bajos, Rubielos Bajos and Casas-Ibáñez. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Autolineas Rubiocar S.L. and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Alcalá del Júcar. We recommend that you take the bus to Rubielos Bajos and then to Casas-Ibáñez. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Alcalá del Júcar is Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Alcalá del Júcar. Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) 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 Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar. The distance is around 136km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Alcalá del Júcar is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Alcalá del Júcar

Transport options from Cuenca to Alcalá del Júcar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
€44($44)
twice a week184km (114 miles)
Train and Taxi
1h 25m
€85($85)
every 3 hours178km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€25($25)
on demand136km (85 miles)

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Airports near Alcalá del Júcar

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

VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Alcalá del Júcar
ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Alcalá del Júcar
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
171km (107 miles) from Alcalá del Júcar