How to travel from Cuenca to Granada, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Granada is around 451km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cuenca to Granada 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 GranadaCuenca 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 Granada (GRX).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toledo and then to Granada.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Granada.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance451km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Granada

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Granada by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Cuenca and Granada is around 451km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Cuenca and Granada by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Granada is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Granada, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Granada. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Granada. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Granada. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toledo. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

AISA, ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cuenca and Granada. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 30m 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 Granada. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Granada is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Granada. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) 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 Granada. The distance is around 451km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Granada is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Granada

Transport options from Cuenca to Granada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 50m
€100($100)
every 4 hours593km (368 miles)
Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, plane4hrs
€130($130)
every 20 mins856km (532 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane4h 5m
€110($110)
every 20 mins810km (504 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane5hrs
€230($230)
every 20 mins812km (504 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€87($87)
every 20 mins756km (470 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€55($55)
once a week605km (376 miles)
Bus via Madrid7h 55m
€37($37)
6 times a week580km (361 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€83($83)
on demand451km (280 miles)

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Airports near Granada

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
15km (10 miles) from Granada
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Granada
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Granada