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How to get fromGuayaquil to Cuencaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Guayaquil to Cuenca by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train

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    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane GYE - MAD
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain train
    12h 40m
    €518–1,264

  2. Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, train

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    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane GYE - ALC
    2. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain train
    16h 50m
    €378–1,197

  3. Fly José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane GYE - VLC
    2. Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain train
    16h 14m
    €400–1,259

  4. Bus to Cuenca, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus
    2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane CUE - MAD
    3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain train
    20h 23m
    €522–1,181

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,216.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Guayaquil, Ecuador and Cuenca, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Guayaquil to Cuenca. However, you can fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, take the train to Madrid Chamartín, then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel. Alternatively, you can fly to Valencia Airport (VLC), walk to Aeroport, take the line 5 subway to Àngel Guimerà, take the line 2 subway to Jesús, walk to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, then take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel.

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