There are 5 ways to get from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Madrid Chamartín
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
1h 48m€21–59Rideshare
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
3h 29m€21–36Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
1h 50m€25–52Drive 166.5 km
- Drive from Puerta del Sol to Cuencacar 166.5 km
1h 46m€27–38
Puerta del Sol to Cuenca by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Neptuno and arriving at Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Puerta del Sol and Cuenca is 208 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca without a car is to train via Madrid Chamartín which takes 1h 48m and costs €20 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca, including transfers.
Puerta del Sol to Cuenca bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Puerta del Sol to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca is to train via Madrid Chamartín which takes 1h 48m and costs €20 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain and Cuenca, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel hourly. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Three other operators also service this route. 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 AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- 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
- 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
- €18–30
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Iryo
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Puerta del Sol to Cuenca bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Cuenca station.
Puerta del Sol to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puerta del Sol to Cuenca is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Puerta del Sol to Cuenca.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Puerta del Sol and Cuenca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.