How to travel from La Palma to Cuenca, Spain
The distance between La Palma and Cuenca is around 2,059km (1,279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from La Palma to Cuenca by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cuenca → La Palma if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife then Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€325($325)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the bus to Cordoba then Madrid South Bus Station and then to Cuenca.
- Duration3 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then drive to Cuenca.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€635($635)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Palma and Cuenca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Palma to Cuenca by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €190 ($190) and will take around 2 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between La Palma and Cuenca is around 2,059km (1,279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,916km (1,191 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from La Palma and Cuenca by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from La Palma to Cuenca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between La Palma and Cuenca is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €190 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Palma and Cuenca. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Palma and Cuenca. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Palma to Cuenca. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from La Palma to Cuenca. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Palma to Cuenca is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Palma and Cuenca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 2,059km (1,279 miles) |
| Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train | 4h 55m | €295($295) | 5 times a day | 2,260km (1,404 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 2 days 5h | €325($325) | once a week | 2,471km (1,535 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 2 days 23h | €190($190) | once a week | 2,418km (1,503 miles) |
| Ferry to Cádiz, train and bus | 3 days 1h | €205($205) | once a week | 2,501km (1,554 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3 days 1h | €200($200) | once a week | 2,453km (1,524 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2 days 1h | €635($635) | once a week | 2,192km (1,362 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Palma and Cuenca
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Train operators
Bus companies
Autolineas Rubiocar S.L.
Socibus
Avanza Grupo
Ferry operators
Naviera Armas S.A.
Fred Olsen
Airports near Cuenca
The following major airports near Cuenca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Cuenca
Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Distance
- 156km (97 miles) from Cuenca
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Cuenca