The distance between Santander and Cuenca is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Santander 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.
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Take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
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Take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.
Take the bus to Madrid then Guadalajara and then to Cuenca.
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There are several options for getting from Santander to Cuenca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Santander and Cuenca is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Santander and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Santander to Cuenca is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Cuenca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Cuenca. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Santander and Cuenca with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 40m.
Renfe run train services between Santander and Cuenca. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Santander and Cuenca. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid and Guadalajara. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
ALSA and Guadalbus run regular bus services between Santander and Cuenca. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Santander and Cuenca. The distance is around 611km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bilbao, plane and train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €115($115) | 5 times a day | 799km (497 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 641km (398 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | €45($45) | once daily | 641km (398 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | €68($68) | 4 times a week | 637km (396 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | €110($110) | on demand | 611km (380 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cuenca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.