There are 10 ways to get from Lisbon to Cuenca by plane, train, bus, car, train (Renfe), or train (Renfe, Ouigo)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
best- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LIS - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
4h 58m€52–230Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lisbon to Caceresbus
- Take the train from Caceres to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
9h 36m€86–152Bus
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
10h 20m€62–136Drive 742.2 km
- Drive from Lisbon to Cuencacar 742.2 km
8h 2m€117–169Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane LIS - VLC
- Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
5h 31m€77–259Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, train
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane LIS - ALC
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
6h 13m€93–292Bus to Badajoz Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lisbon to Badajozbus
- Fly from Badajoz Airport (BJZ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BJZ - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
7h 38m€99–419Bus via Lisbon - Oriente
- Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
10h 34m€71–125Train
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
12h 27m€107–195Train via Madrid
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Alv
12h 41m€105–197
Lisbon to Cuenca by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Cuenca is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Cuenca is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €50 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente and arriving at Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Lisboa Oriente and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Entroncamento, Badajoz and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Lisbon and Cuenca is 720 km. The road distance is 742.2 km.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Cuenca without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 36m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Lisbon to Cuenca, including transfers.
Lisbon to Cuenca bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente station.
Lisbon to Cuenca train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa Oriente station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Cuenca is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Cuenca, Spain?
You can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa Oriente to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Entroncamento, Badajoz, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 12h 27m.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Caceres to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Badajoz to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lisbon to Caceres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lisbon to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lisbon to Cuenca bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Cuenca is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 3:25 PM in Lisbon and 4:25 PM in Cuenca.
Lisbon to Cuenca train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Cuenca is 742 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Lisbon to Cuenca.
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