How to travel from Murcia to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Murcia and Cuenca is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Murcia to Cuenca by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CuencaMurcia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Alicante Airport then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Albacete then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Murcia and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Murcia to Cuenca by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Murcia and Cuenca is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Murcia and Cuenca by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Murcia to Cuenca is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Murcia and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Murcia and Cuenca. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Murcia to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Orihuela. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Murcia and Cuenca. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Murcia and Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Albacete then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Murcia to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Alicante Airport then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Murcia and Cuenca. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Murcia to Cuenca is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Murcia to Cuenca

Compare travel optionsbetween Murcia and Cuenca

Transport options from Murcia to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€47($47)
twice daily378km (235 miles)
Train via Albacete3hrs
€33($33)
twice daily299km (186 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 40m
€120($120)
5 times a day652km (405 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 20m
€30($30)
every 4 hours272km (169 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€56($56)
on demand306km (190 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