The distance between Cuenca and Barcelona is around 519km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cuenca to Barcelona 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 Barcelona → Cuenca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Barcelona (BCN).
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Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Barcelona-Sants.
Take the bus to Valencia and then to Barcelona.
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There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Barcelona 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 take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).
The distance between Cuenca and Barcelona is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (243 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Cuenca and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Barcelona. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Barcelona. 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 and Renfe SNCF run train services between Cuenca and Barcelona. 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cuenca and Barcelona. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cuenca and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 8h 45m.
MonBus, ALSA, FlixBus and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Cuenca and Barcelona. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cuenca and Barcelona. The distance is around 540km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Fly + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €88($88) | 5 times a day | 519km (322 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 5m | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 702km (436 miles) |
Train to Alicante-Termino, Fly | 3h 30m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 730km (453 miles) |
Train | 3h 25m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 793km (493 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | €53($53) | once daily | 592km (368 miles) |
Bus to Barcelona | 8h 45m | €45($45) | 4 times a week | 585km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €100($100) | on demand | 540km (336 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.