There are 9 ways to get from Nîmes to Cuenca by train (Renfe), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 9730
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
8h 59m€152–233Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MRS - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
6h 53m€82–281Train, bus
- Take the train from Nimes to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona Santstrain R11
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Cuencabus 051
16h 54m€114–211Drive 919.9 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Cuencacar 919.9 km
8h 58m€149–215Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
17h 25m€91–152Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MRS - VLC
- Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
6h 47m€96–311Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LYS - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
6h 43m€111–365Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TLS - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
8h 14m€105–348Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MRS - ALC
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
7h 33m€85–304
Nîmes to Cuenca by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Cuenca is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Cuenca is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €370.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes station to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and arriving at Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Nîmes and Cuenca is 1206 km. The road distance is 919.9 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Cuenca without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €150 - €240.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Nîmes to Cuenca, including transfers.
Nîmes to Cuenca bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Nîmes to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Cuenca is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 25m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Cuenca, Spain?
You can take a train from Nimes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Wednesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–230
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- 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 Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- 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 Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Schedules at
- samar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Cuenca bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Nîmes to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Cuenca is 920 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Nîmes to Cuenca.
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