How to travel from Cuenca to Gijón, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Gijón is around 631km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cuenca to Gijón 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 GijónCuenca 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 Oviedo (OVD).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Gijon.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Gijon / Xixon.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Gijón.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Gijón

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Gijón by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Cuenca and Gijón is around 631km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Cuenca and Gijón by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Gijón is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Gijón, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Gijón. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cuenca and Gijón with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Gijón. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Gijón. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Gijón. 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Cuenca and Gijón. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 35m 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 Gijón. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Oviedo (OVD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Gijón is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Gijón. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) 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 Gijón. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Gijón is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Gijón

Transport options from Cuenca to Gijón
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 15m
€125($125)
every 4 hours642km (399 miles)
Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Fly3h 35m
€145($145)
5 times a day899km (559 miles)
Train to Alicante-Termino, Fly4h 20m
€150($150)
every 3 hours1,099km (683 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€180($180)
every 4 hours759km (472 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€50($50)
twice daily699km (434 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€62($62)
every 4 hours650km (404 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€115($115)
on demand631km (392 miles)

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Airports near Gijón

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Gijón
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Gijón
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Gijón