The distance between Cuenca and Zaragoza is around 289km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cuenca to Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza → Cuenca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Zaragoza-Delicias.
Take the bus to Guadalajara and then to Zaragoza.
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There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Zaragoza by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).
The distance between Cuenca and Zaragoza is around 289km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (128 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Cuenca and Zaragoza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Zaragoza is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Zaragoza, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Zaragoza. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Zaragoza. 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 2h 20m.
Renfe AVE, Renfe and Renfe SNCF run train services between Cuenca and Zaragoza. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cuenca and Zaragoza. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Zaragoza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Guadalajara. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Guadalbus, ALSA, Autocares Grupo Samar and Autobuses Magallón run regular bus services between Cuenca and Zaragoza. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Zaragoza. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Zaragoza-Delicias. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Zaragoza is Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zaragoza. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cuenca and Zaragoza. The distance is around 289km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Zaragoza is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | €57($57) | every 2 hours | 494km (307 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €44($44) | 4 times a week | 392km (244 miles) |
Bus via Teruel | 6h 25m | €30($30) | 4 times a week | 363km (226 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €53($53) | on demand | 289km (179 miles) |
Guadalbus
Autocares Grupo Samar
Autobuses Magallón
The following major airports near Zaragoza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.