There are 5 ways to get from León to Cuenca by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Madrid
best- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
3h 13m€59–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leon to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - Ast-Madr / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
6h 50m€51–84Drive 499.3 km
- Drive from León to Cuencacar 499.3 km
5h 7m€82–118Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain
- Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
- Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane OVD - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
5h 56m€65–250Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Leon to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
3h 40m€70–138
León to Cuenca by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from León to Cuenca is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from León to Cuenca is to train via Madrid which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from León to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from León to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between León and Cuenca is 537 km. The road distance is 499.3 km.
The best way to get from León to Cuenca without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from León to Cuenca, including transfers.
León to Cuenca bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Leon station.
León to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Cuenca is to train via Madrid which takes 3h 13m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between León, Spain and Cuenca, Spain?
You can take a train from Leon to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid Chamartín in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leon to Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €13–180
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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Booking & Getting There
León to Cuenca bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
León to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between León to Cuenca is 499 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from León to Cuenca.
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