How to travel from Mataró to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Mataró and Cuenca is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mataró to Cuenca by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Barcelona Ronda de la Universitat then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cuenca.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Autocares Grupo Samar

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance579km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mataró and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Mataró to Cuenca by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Mataró and Cuenca is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (260 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Mataró and Cuenca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mataró to Cuenca is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataró and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mataró and Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Ronda de la Universitat then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mataró and Cuenca. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mataró to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona Plaça de Tetuan and Barcelona. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Autocares Grupo Samar, ALSA, FlixBus and MonBus run regular bus services between Mataró and Cuenca. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mataró to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Ronda de la Universitat then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Mataró and Cuenca. The distance is around 579km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataró to Cuenca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mataró and Cuenca

Transport options from Mataró to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 45m
€95($95)
5 times a day553km (344 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Ronda de la Universitat, plane and train4h 10m
€88($88)
every 4 hours737km (458 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Ronda de la Universitat, plane and train4h 35m
€115($115)
every 4 hours764km (475 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 35m
€49($49)
4 times a week621km (386 miles)
Bus via Valencia10h 10m
€58($58)
once a week627km (389 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€105($105)
on demand579km (360 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