How to travel from Cuenca to Guadalajara, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Guadalajara is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cuenca to Guadalajara by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GuadalajaraCuenca if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Guadalajara.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Guadalbus

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Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Guadalajara.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance135km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Guadalajara

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Guadalajara by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Cuenca and Guadalajara is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (50 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Cuenca and Guadalajara by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Guadalajara is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Guadalajara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Renfe AVE, Renfe and Renfe Cercanias run train services between Cuenca and Guadalajara. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Guadalajara. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cuenca and Guadalajara with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 2hrs.

Guadalbus run regular bus services between Cuenca and Guadalajara. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2hrs 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 Guadalajara. We recommend that you take the bus to Guadalajara. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Guadalajara is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Guadalajara. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Guadalajara is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Cuenca to Guadalajara

Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Guadalajara

Transport options from Cuenca to Guadalajara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
€19($19)
4 times a week137km (85 miles)
Train
2hrs
€22($22)
every 2 hours244km (152 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€25($25)
on demand135km (84 miles)

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Airports near Guadalajara

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Guadalajara
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Guadalajara