How to travel from San Vicente de la Barquera to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from San Vicente de la Barquera 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 CuencaSan Vicente de la Barquera if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

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Take the bus to Madrid and then to Cuenca.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance616km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from San Vicente de la Barquera to Cuenca by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Cuenca is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Vicente de la Barquera to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid, Diego De León, Puente De Vallecas and Madrid. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca. Buses run once a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Vicente de la Barquera to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 San Vicente de la Barquera and Cuenca. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Cuenca is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Transport options from San Vicente de la Barquera to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar
4hrs
€165($165)
5 times a day607km (377 miles)
Bus to Santander, plane and train4hrs
€100($100)
5 times a day805km (500 miles)
Bus to Oviedo, plane and train5h 25m
€140($140)
5 times a day799km (497 miles)
Bus to Santander, plane and train6hrs
€125($125)
5 times a day867km (539 miles)
Bus to Santander, plane and train6hrs
€110($110)
5 times a day709km (440 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€55($55)
once a week610km (379 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 5m
€54($54)
once daily708km (440 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand616km (383 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