How to travel from Cuenca to Huesca, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Huesca is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cuenca to Huesca by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus

Take the bus to Guadalajara then Zaragoza and then to Huesca.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Huesca.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Huesca

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Huesca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Cuenca and Huesca is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Cuenca and Huesca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Huesca is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Huesca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Huesca. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Huesca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Huesca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Huesca. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Huesca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Guadalajara and Zaragoza. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Guadalbus, ALSA, Avanza Grupo, Autocares Grupo Samar and Autobuses Magallón run regular bus services between Cuenca and Huesca. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 25m 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 Huesca. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Huesca. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Huesca is Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) which is approximately 96km (60 miles) from Huesca. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Huesca. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Huesca is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Huesca

Transport options from Cuenca to Huesca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€67($67)
once daily578km (359 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€53($53)
4 times a week467km (290 miles)
Bus via Teruel7h 40m
€39($39)
4 times a week443km (275 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€65($65)
on demand355km (221 miles)

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Airports near Huesca

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

ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Huesca
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Huesca
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Huesca