The distance between León and Cuenca is around 506km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from León to Cuenca by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cuenca → León if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
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There are several options for getting from León to Cuenca by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).
The distance between León and Cuenca is around 506km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (266 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from León and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from León to Cuenca is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between León and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between León and Cuenca. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between León and Cuenca with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 40m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between León and Cuenca. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between León and Cuenca. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from León to Cuenca. We recommend that you 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from León and Cuenca. The distance is around 506km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Madrid-Chamartin + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €63($63) | every 20 mins | 538km (334 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | €40($40) | twice daily | 538km (334 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €95($95) | on demand | 506km (315 miles) |
The following major airports near Cuenca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.