There are 4 ways to get from Madrid City Center to Cuenca by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
57 min€23–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Cuenca165.9 km
2h 10m€9Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
2h 5m€20–35Drive 166.5 km
- Drive from Madrid City Center to Cuencacar 166.5 km
1h 46m€27–38
Madrid City Center to Cuenca by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid City Center to Cuenca is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid City Center to Cuenca is to train which takes 57 min and costs €23 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Cuenca. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Madrid City Center and Cuenca is 188 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid City Center to Cuenca without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs €23 - €50.
The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel takes 57 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid City Center to Cuenca bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid City Center to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid City Center to Cuenca is to train which takes 57 min and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Madrid City Center, Spain and Cuenca, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel hourly. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 57 min. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuenca every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- 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
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid City Center to Cuenca bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Cuenca station.
Madrid City Center to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid City Center to Cuenca is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Madrid City Center to Cuenca.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid City Center and Cuenca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.