How to travel from Cuenca to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Ávila is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cuenca to Ávila by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Avila.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Ávila.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Ávila by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Cuenca and Ávila is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Cuenca and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Ávila is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Ávila. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Príncipe Pío. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Ávila. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Cuenca and Ávila. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Avanza Grupo, Jiménez Dorado and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cuenca and Ávila. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m 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 Ávila. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Avila. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) 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 Ávila. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Ávila

Transport options from Cuenca to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€35($35)
every 2 hours315km (196 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
€22($22)
every 4 hours278km (173 miles)
Bus via Madrid3h 45m
€23($23)
twice daily277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€51($51)
on demand275km (171 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila