The distance between Palencia and Cuenca is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Palencia 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 → Palencia 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 Palencia to Cuenca by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).
The distance between Palencia and Cuenca is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Palencia and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Palencia to Cuenca is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Palencia and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Palencia and Cuenca. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Palencia and Cuenca with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 55m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Palencia and Cuenca. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Palencia and Cuenca. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palencia to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Palencia and Cuenca. The distance is around 426km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palencia to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Madrid-Chamartin + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €43($43) | every 4 hours | 423km (263 miles) |
Train | 2h 55m | €30($30) | every 20 mins | 423km (263 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €78($78) | on demand | 426km (265 miles) |
The following major airports near Cuenca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.