The distance between Granada and Cuenca is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Granada 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 Cuenca → Granada if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Granada (GRX) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
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Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
Take the bus to Madrid and then to Cuenca.
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There are several options for getting from Granada to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Granada and Cuenca is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Granada and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Granada to Cuenca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Granada and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Granada and Cuenca. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Granada to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Granada and Cuenca. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Granada and Cuenca. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Granada to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
FlixBus and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Granada and Cuenca. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Granada to Cuenca. We recommend that you fly from Granada (GRX) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Granada and Cuenca. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Granada to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 50m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 592km (368 miles) |
Train to Malaga Maria Zambrano, plane | 4hrs | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 856km (532 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 810km (503 miles) |
Train to Almeria, plane | 5h 10m | €230($230) | every 20 mins | 811km (504 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | €87($87) | every 20 mins | 757km (470 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | €37($37) | 6 times a week | 581km (361 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €83($83) | on demand | 452km (281 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cuenca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.