How to travel from Girona to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Girona and Cuenca is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Girona to Cuenca 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 CuencaGirona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia and then to Cuenca .

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance632km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Girona and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Girona to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Girona and Cuenca is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 467km (290 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Girona and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Girona to Cuenca is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Girona and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Girona and Cuenca. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Girona to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Girona and Cuenca. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Girona and Cuenca. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Girona to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus, MonBus, Sagales and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Girona and Cuenca. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Girona to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Cuenca is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 130km (81 miles) from Cuenca. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) 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 Girona and Cuenca. The distance is around 632km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Girona to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Girona and Cuenca

Transport options from Girona to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
€100($100)
5 times a day615km (382 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane4hrs
€95($95)
every 4 hours798km (496 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane4h 30m
€125($125)
every 4 hours826km (513 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€59($59)
twice daily661km (411 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€44($44)
once a week682km (424 miles)
Bus via Estació del Nord10h 40m
€59($59)
4 times a week695km (432 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€115($115)
on demand632km (393 miles)

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Airports near Cuenca

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Cuenca
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Cuenca
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Cuenca