How to travel from Madrid to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Madrid and Cuenca is around 165km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 55min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Madrid to Cuenca by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration55min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cuenca.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Avanza Grupo

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Madrid to Cuenca by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Madrid and Cuenca is around 165km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 55min to get from Madrid and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madrid to Cuenca is to take the train which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madrid and Cuenca. It typically takes around 55min and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madrid and Cuenca with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 55min.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Madrid and Cuenca. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 55min, 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 Madrid and Cuenca. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Madrid and Cuenca with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2hrs.

Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Madrid and Cuenca. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madrid to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 55min.

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 Madrid and Cuenca. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Madrid to Cuenca

Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Cuenca

Transport options from Madrid to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
55min
€22($22)
hourly188km (117 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€13($13)
every 4 hours165km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€31($31)
on demand167km (104 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