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.
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 Burgos → Cuenca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Burgos Rosa De Lima.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Burgos.
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Take the bus to Madrid and then to Burgos.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | €47($47) | 5 times a day | 499km (310 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | €105($105) | twice a week | 699km (434 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 407km (253 miles) |
Bus via Madrid | 6h 50m | €26($26) | 5 times a week | 501km (311 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €73($73) | on demand | 397km (247 miles) |
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Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Burgos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.