How to travel from Cuenca to La Palma, Spain
The distance between Cuenca and La Palma is around 2,061km (1,281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cuenca to La Palma by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Palma → Cuenca if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€325($325)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Huelva then take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€635($635)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and La Palma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cuenca to La Palma by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €190 ($190) and will take around 2 days 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Cuenca and La Palma is around 2,061km (1,281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,916km (1,191 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Cuenca and La Palma by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cuenca to La Palma is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and La Palma is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €190 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cuenca and La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cuenca and La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to La Palma is La Palma Airport (SPC) (SPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from La Palma. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (TFS) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (TFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cuenca to La Palma. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to La Palma is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and La Palma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 2,061km (1,281 miles) |
| Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Fly | 5h 50m | €460($460) | 5 times a day | 2,355km (1,464 miles) |
| Train to Alicante-Termino, Fly | 6h 25m | €390($390) | every 3 hours | 2,528km (1,571 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 20h | €325($325) | twice a week | 2,428km (1,509 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 17h | €190($190) | once a week | 2,389km (1,484 miles) |
| Bus to Madrid, train and ferry | 2 days 18h | €200($200) | once a week | 2,442km (1,518 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 18h | €635($635) | twice a week | 2,198km (1,366 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cuenca and La Palma
Airlines
Canaryfly
Binter Canarias
Bus companies
Autolineas Rubiocar S.L.
Transportes Insular La Palma
Avanza Grupo
Socibus
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Train operators
Airports near La Palma
The following major airports near La Palma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
La Palma Airport (SPC)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from La Palma