How to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cuenca, Spain

The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 CuencaVitoria-Gasteiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Cuenca.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Cuenca.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca

There are several options for getting from Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cuenca is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cuenca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

ALSA, Avanza Grupo, Bilman and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cuenca. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki then fly from Bilbao (BIO) 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuenca. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cuenca is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Transport options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cuenca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4hrs
€135($135)
every 4 hours611km (380 miles)
Train to San Sebastian/Donostia, plane4h 25m
€145($145)
every 4 hours706km (439 miles)
Bus to Logroño, plane and train3h 40m
€135($135)
every 4 hours525km (326 miles)
Bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki, plane and train4hrs
€110($110)
5 times a day760km (472 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4hrs
€95($95)
every 4 hours602km (374 miles)
Bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki, plane and train4h 50m
€175($175)
every 4 hours701km (436 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€53($53)
every 20 mins616km (383 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€50($50)
every 4 hours527km (327 miles)
Bus via Teruel8hrs
€11($11)
4 times a week579km (360 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand510km (317 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