How to travel from Cuenca to Cádiz, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Cádiz is around 676km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cuenca to Cádiz 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 CádizCuenca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Cadiz.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Drive

Drive to Cádiz.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Cádiz

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Cádiz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Cuenca and Cádiz is around 676km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (332 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Cuenca and Cádiz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Cádiz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Cádiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Cádiz. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Cádiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Cádiz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Cádiz. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Cádiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid, Manuel Becerra, Diego De León and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.

Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Cuenca and Cádiz. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 5m 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 Cádiz. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Cádiz is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Cádiz. San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Cádiz. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Cádiz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Cádiz

Transport options from Cuenca to Cádiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€180($180)
every 4 hours732km (455 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€67($67)
4 times a day810km (504 miles)
Bus
11h 5m
€77($77)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€125($125)
on demand676km (420 miles)

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Airports near Cádiz

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

XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Cádiz
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Cádiz
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Cádiz