There are 5 ways to get from Varadero to Cienfuegos by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Santa Clara
best- Take the bus from Varadero to Santa Clarabus La Habana
- Take the bus from Santa Clara to Cienfuegosbus Cienfuegos
6h 19m$18–24Train
- Take the train from Coliseo to Santa Claratrain 105 Habana
- Take the train from Santa Clara to Cienfuegostrain Extra Cienfuegos
6h 42m$31–39Drive 174.2 km
- Drive from Varadero to Cienfuegoscar 174.2 km
2h 31m$20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varadero to Cienfuegostaxi 174.2 km
2h 31m$120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales Varadero to Cienfuegosbus Varadero
6h 40m$22–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varadero to Cienfuegos is to bus via Santa Clara which costs $18 - $25 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Varadero to Cienfuegos is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Varadero to Cienfuegos. However, there are services departing from 62 and arriving at Cienfuegos via Varadero, Vc and Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Varadero to Cienfuegos. However, there are services departing from Coliseo and arriving at Cienfuegos via Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Varadero and Cienfuegos is 254 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Varadero to Cienfuegos without a car is to bus via Santa Clara which takes 6h 19m and costs $18 - $25.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Varadero to Cienfuegos, including transfers.
Varadero to Cienfuegos bus services, operated by Viazul, depart from Varadero station.
Varadero to Cienfuegos train services, operated by Ferrocarriles de Cuba, depart from Coliseo station.
The best way to get from Varadero to Cienfuegos is to bus via Santa Clara which takes 6h 19m and costs $18 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Varadero, Cuba and Cienfuegos, Cuba?
You can take a bus from 62 to Cienfuegos via 37, Varadero, Santa Clara, Vc, and Santa Clara in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Varadero to Cienfuegos via Coliseo and Santa Clara in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +53 7 855 5025 / 7 855 5026 / 5 2161205
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Coliseo to Santa Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- Horario de Buses Cuba
- Normal
- $1
- Climatizado
- $2
Train from Santa Clara to Cienfuegos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Horario de Buses Cuba
- Normal
- $1
- Climatizado
- $1
- Phone
- +53 59 89 0616
- [email protected]
- Website
- Viazul
Bus from Varadero to Santa Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Viazul
Bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales Varadero to Cienfuegos
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Viazul
- Phone
- +53 7873 7373
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ómnibus Nacionales
Bus from Santa Clara to Cienfuegos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Ómnibus Nacionales
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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Booking & Getting There
Varadero to Cienfuegos bus services, operated by Viazul, arrive at Santa Clara station.
Varadero to Cienfuegos train services, operated by Ferrocarriles de Cuba, arrive at Santa Clara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varadero to Cienfuegos is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Varadero to Cienfuegos.









