How to travel from Cuenca to Burgos, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Burgos is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cuenca to Burgos 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 BurgosCuenca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Burgos Rosa De Lima.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Burgos.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Burgos.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Burgos.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance397km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Burgos

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Burgos by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Cuenca and Burgos is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Cuenca and Burgos by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Burgos is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Burgos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Burgos. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Burgos. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 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 Cuenca and Burgos. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid, Manuel Becerra, Diego De León and Madrid. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Avanza Grupo, ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cuenca and Burgos. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Cuenca to Burgos. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Burgos. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Burgos is Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Burgos. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Burgos. The distance is around 397km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Burgos is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Burgos

Transport options from Cuenca to Burgos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
€47($47)
5 times a day499km (310 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 40m
€105($105)
twice a week699km (434 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€40($40)
every 4 hours407km (253 miles)
Bus via Madrid6h 50m
€26($26)
5 times a week501km (311 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€73($73)
on demand397km (247 miles)

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Airports near Burgos

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

VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Burgos
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Burgos
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Burgos