There are 3 ways to get from El Escorial to Cuenca by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid Chamartíntrain C8a / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
2h 21m€24–63Bus
- Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus 661 / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
4h 22m€25–42Drive 210.2 km
- Drive from El Escorial to Cuencacar 210.2 km
2h 22m€34–49
El Escorial to Cuenca by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €23 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from El Escorial to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López and arriving at Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from El Escorial and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between El Escorial and Cuenca is 246 km. The road distance is 210.2 km.
The best way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €23 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from El Escorial to Cuenca, including transfers.
El Escorial to Cuenca bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López station.
El Escorial to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from El Escorial station.
The best way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €23 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between El Escorial, Madrid, Spain and Cuenca, Spain?
You can take a train from El Escorial to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid Chamartín in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Cuenca via Intercambiador Moncloa, Moncloa, Madrid Méndez Alvaro, and Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from El Escorial to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–13
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- 012
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
Bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
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More Questions & Answers
El Escorial to Cuenca bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Intercambiador Moncloa station.
El Escorial to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Escorial to Cuenca is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from El Escorial to Cuenca.
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