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How to get fromGuayaquil to Cuencaby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Guayaquil to Cuenca by plane or train

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  1. Fly 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
    €521–874

  2. Fly 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 51m
    €420–1,132

  3. Fly 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 47m
    €427–1,142

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€355Cheapest 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 3 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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