There are 5 ways to get from Varadero to Ranchuelo by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Coliseo to Esperanzatrain 105 Habana
3h 31m$41–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Varadero to Santa Clarabus Santa Clara
4h 28m$19–25Bus via 37
- Take the bus from Varadero to Santa Clarabus La Habana
4h 16m$33–43Drive 180.5 km
- Drive from Varadero to Ranchuelocar 180.5 km
2h 52m$21–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varadero to Ranchuelotaxi 180.5 km
2h 52m$120–150
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varadero to Ranchuelo is to bus which costs $19 - $26 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Varadero to Ranchuelo is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Varadero to Ranchuelo. However, there are services departing from 62 and arriving at Santa Clara via Varadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Varadero to Ranchuelo. However, there are services departing from Coliseo and arriving at Esperanza via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Varadero and Ranchuelo is 189 km. The road distance is 180.5 km.
The best way to get from Varadero to Ranchuelo without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Varadero to Ranchuelo, including transfers.
Varadero to Ranchuelo bus services, operated by Viazul, depart from Varadero station.
Varadero to Ranchuelo train services, operated by Ferrocarriles de Cuba, depart from Coliseo station.
The best way to get from Varadero to Ranchuelo is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus via 37, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Varadero, Cuba and Ranchuelo, Villa Clara, Cuba?
Ferrocarriles de Cuba operates a train from Coliseo to Esperanza once a week. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Viazul operates a bus from Varadero to Santa Clara twice daily. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +53 7 855 5025 / 7 855 5026 / 5 2161205
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Coliseo to Esperanza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- Horario de Buses Cuba
- Normal
- $1
- Climatizado
- $2
- 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
- Phone
- +53 7873 7373
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ómnibus Nacionales
Bus from Varadero to Santa Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- Ómnibus Nacionales
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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Booking & Getting There
Varadero to Ranchuelo bus services, operated by Viazul, arrive at Santa Clara station.
Varadero to Ranchuelo train services, operated by Ferrocarriles de Cuba, arrive at Esperanza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varadero to Ranchuelo is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Varadero to Ranchuelo.