The average train between Madrid and Cuenca takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Cuenca. 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 5 times a day between Madrid and Cuenca. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cuenca at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Estación de Atocha Metro and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Cuenca station via Cuenca Fernando Zobel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Madrid to Cuenca train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Cuenca train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Book your Madrid to Cuenca train tickets online with Metro de Madrid, Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and Cuenca is 138.1 km. The road distance is 190 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel hourly. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 57 min. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily.