The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Cuenca takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela 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 every 4 hours between Santiago de Compostela and Cuenca. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Cuenca at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Cuenca station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Santiago de Compostela to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to Cuenca train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Ouigo.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Cuenca is 618.9 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid Chamartín in around 4h 17m.