There are 7 ways to get from Cuenca to Badajoz by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain Alv
6h 40m€79–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Auto Res
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Badajozbus
8h 30m€49–127Drive 539.4 km
- Drive from Cuenca to Badajozcar 539.4 km
5h 23m€87–126Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Badajoz Airport
- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)plane MAD - BJZ
5h 28m€79–334Bus via Mérida
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Méridabus
- Take the bus from Merida to Badajozbus
10h 50m€66–87Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Badajoz Airport
- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)plane VLC - BJZ
9h 1m€164–610Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MAD - SVQ
- Take the bus from Sevilla Airport to Badajozbus
8h 33m€52–146
Cuenca to Badajoz by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Badajoz is to bus via Mérida which costs €65 - €90 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Badajoz is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Badajoz. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Badajoz via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuenca to Badajoz. However, there are services departing from Cuenca Fernando Zobel and arriving at Badajoz via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Cuenca and Badajoz is 642 km. The road distance is 539.4 km.
The best way to get from Cuenca to Badajoz without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cuenca to Badajoz, including transfers.
Cuenca to Badajoz bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Cuenca station.
Cuenca to Badajoz train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
The best way to get from Cuenca to Badajoz is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Cuenca, Spain and Badajoz, Spain?
You can take a train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Badajoz via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Badajoz via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Badajoz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–130
Flights from Valencia Airport to Badajoz Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–420
Flights from Valencia Airport to Badajoz Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–420
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cuenca to Badajoz bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Cuenca to Badajoz train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Badajoz is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Cuenca to Badajoz.
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