The distance between Pamplona and Cuenca is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Pamplona to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cuenca → Pamplona if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
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Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
Take the bus to Teruel and then to Cuenca.
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There are several options for getting from Pamplona to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Pamplona and Cuenca is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Pamplona and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pamplona to Cuenca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Pamplona and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pamplona and Cuenca. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pamplona to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Pamplona and Cuenca. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pamplona and Cuenca. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pamplona to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Teruel. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Bilman, Autocares Grupo Samar, Union Ivkoni and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Pamplona and Cuenca. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pamplona to Cuenca. We recommend that you fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Pamplona and Cuenca. The distance is around 445km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pamplona to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €52 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 50m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 513km (319 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | €145($145) | twice daily | 662km (411 miles) |
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train | 4h 45m | €130($130) | twice daily | 867km (538 miles) |
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train | 4h 45m | €115($115) | twice daily | 708km (440 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | €52($52) | 4 times a day | 629km (391 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €11($11) | 4 times a week | 503km (312 miles) |
Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur | 8h 20m | €31($31) | once daily | 651km (405 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €82($82) | on demand | 445km (277 miles) |
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Autocares Grupo Samar
Union Ivkoni
Avanza Grupo
HIFE S.A.
Air Cairo
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