How to travel from Teruel to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Teruel and Cuenca is around 147km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Teruel to Cuenca by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CuencaTeruel if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cuenca.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Autocares Grupo Samar

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Train

Take the train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance147km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Teruel and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Teruel to Cuenca by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Teruel and Cuenca is around 147km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Teruel and Cuenca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Teruel to Cuenca is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Teruel 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 Teruel and Cuenca. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Teruel to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valencia-Estacio Del Nord and Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Teruel and Cuenca. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Teruel and Cuenca. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Teruel and Cuenca with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 2h 30m.

Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Teruel and Cuenca. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Teruel to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Cuenca. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Teruel and Cuenca. The distance is around 147km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Teruel to Cuenca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Teruel to Cuenca

Compare travel optionsbetween Teruel and Cuenca

Transport options from Teruel to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 30m
€11($11)
twice a week150km (93 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€40($40)
4 times a day374km (232 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€27($27)
on demand147km (92 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