The average train between Cuenca and Madrid takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cuenca to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cuenca and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cuenca is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cuenca to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Cuenca station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Cuenca to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Cuenca to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Cuenca to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cuenca and Madrid is 138.1 km. The road distance is 202 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid Chamartín hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Three other operators also service this route.