There are 4 ways to get from Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station by train (Renfe), bus, car, or rideshare
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
1h 8m€23–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cuenca to Madrid167.1 km
2h 35m€5–14Bus
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Auto Res
2h 19m€21–32Drive 163.9 km
- Drive from Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Stationcar 163.9 km
1h 41m€26–38
Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station by train and foot (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station is to rideshare which costs €5 - €14 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €23 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Méndez Álvaro - Áncora via Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cuenca Fernando Zobel and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Cuenca and Madrid Atocha Station is 188 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €23 - €50.
The train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Cuenca station.
Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
The best way to get from Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Cuenca, Spain and Madrid Atocha Station, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobuses every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- 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
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cuenca to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Cuenca to Madrid Atocha Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cuenca and Madrid Atocha Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















