How to travel from Pamplona to Cuenca, Spain

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.

8 routes found

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 CuencaPamplona if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Teruel and then to Cuenca.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance445km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pamplona and Cuenca

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pamplona and Cuenca

Transport options from Pamplona to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 50m
€120($120)
every 4 hours513km (319 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 50m
€145($145)
twice daily662km (411 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train4h 45m
€130($130)
twice daily867km (538 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train4h 45m
€115($115)
twice daily708km (440 miles)
Train
4hrs
€52($52)
4 times a day629km (391 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
€11($11)
4 times a week503km (312 miles)
Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur8h 20m
€31($31)
once daily651km (405 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€82($82)
on demand445km (277 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