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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cuenca to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Dec 13

Cheapest price

$13

Average price

$24

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

1 h 42 m

Buses per day

12

Distance

139 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cuenca to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cuenca to Madrid will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.

Fast buses

Of the 12 buses that leave Cuenca for Madrid on Sat, Dec 13, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Dec 13 the direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

On Sat, Dec 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

BlaBlaCar
10:40AM1h50
Cuenca
12:30PMMadrid
$131One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
08:00AM1h40
Cuenca
09:40AMMadrid
$161One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
12:00PM1h40
Cuenca
01:40PMMadrid
$161One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:30PM1h40
Cuenca
08:10PMMadrid
$161One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
11:30AM1h40
Cuenca
01:10PMMadrid
$191One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Cuenca to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cuenca to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 86 miles (139 km)

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Train

€21

Average price

Cheapest

€23

Average price

2h 32m

Average total duration

2h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 18m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Cuenca to Madrid Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
09:20AM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
09:20AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
09:40AM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
10:30AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
12:10PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
12:10PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
01:40PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
02:40PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
04:30PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
05:35PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
06:00PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
06:35PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$11
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
08:40PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
08:10PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
09:40PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
10:40PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
Avanza
Departure Time
09:45PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$29

Live departures

Cuenca to Madrid bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cuenca to Madrid buses for today, Friday, December 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 12:00 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
avanzaNORMAL.6:00 AM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h20
8:20 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
avanzaNORMAL.7:30 AM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h30
10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
avanzaNORMAL.11:00 AM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h25
1:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
avanzaNORMAL.1:00 PM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h30
3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
avanzaNORMAL.2:30 PM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h05
4:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
avanzaNORMAL.3:30 PM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h05
5:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
avanzaNORMAL.5:30 PM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h10
7:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
avanzaNORMAL.7:00 PM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h30
9:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
avanzaNORMAL.8:45 PM Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
2h10
10:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cuenca to Madrid

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Buses from Cuenca to Madrid run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.

There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 2h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $6 (€5)
Distance
86 miles (139 km)
Average bus duration
2h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$25 (€20)
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
11
Fastest bus
2h 5m
First bus
07:00
Last bus
22:05
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $6 (€5)

Bus providers: Avanza, BlaBlaCar from Cuenca to MadridYou can travel by bus between Cuenca to Madrid with Avanza, BlaBlaCar for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Avanza

About
Avanza is one of the most popular bus companies in Spain, offering routes throughout the country and Portugal. Avanza has a large fleet of buses ranging from the Standard Bus with A/C and onboard entertainment to the Express, Multimedia, Multimedia Plus, and Multimedia VIP buses, which depending on the route, include WiFi, restrooms, additional entertainment, and much more. In addition, Avanza’s standard single ticket is affordable and suitable for every budget for your trip
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 5m
Cheapest Price
$25 (€20)
Avanza frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fee may apply.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

Buses from Cuenca to Madrid

The Cuenca Madrid bus line connects this World Heritage city with the capital of Spain. A route of about 160 kilometers that is available every day of the week with numerous departures covering the morning and afternoon. The journey is covered in about 2 hours.

What buses go from Cuenca to Madrid?

The company that manages the Cuenca Madrid bus line is Avanzabus, which has grouped Auto Res since 2002. It is one of the largest road transport companies in Spain and transports more than 2 million passengers a year, including other lines.

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How long does the bus from Cuenca to Madrid take?

This route has a varied duration, depending on the number of intermediate stops on the route. The shortest journey takes 2 hours and 5 minutes, while the longest takes 2 hours and a half. All Cuenca Madrid buses are direct, with no need to change trains.

How many buses from Cuenca to Madrid?

The Cuenca Madrid bus line offers numerous departures every day, between 5 and 9, normally on both weekdays and weekends. The first routes start early in the morning and end late in the afternoon. The frequency is 1 bus every 2 hours approximately, except in the mornings, at which time there can be 1 every hour.

Where do the buses from Cuenca to Madrid depart from and arrive at?

Fermín Caballero Basin Station:is located at number 20 of the street of the same name. It has basic catering services, lobby with benches for waiting and toilets. It is just a few meters from the city's central Renfe station. The urban buses that stop in its surroundings are those of lines L1, L6 and L12, the latter coming from the AVE Fernando Zóbel station, in the outskirts. The journey time to the historic centre and to the AVE station is about 15 minutes.

Station of Madrid Sur: this station is popularly known as Méndez Álvaro, as it is an interchange with the stops of line 6 of the metro and lines C1, C5, C7 and C10 of Cercanías, a few minutes from Atocha. It is one of the stations with more affluence of travellers of the capital, reason why it counts on premises of restoration, as well as a small commercial gallery with pharmacy and slogan, among other services. There are also police stations, public parking and toilets.

FAQs: Bus from Cuenca to Madrid

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cuenca to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cuenca to Madrid can start from as little as $24 (€19) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cuenca to Madrid is $24 (€20); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to Madrid from Cuenca is on average 2 h 5 min   for the 86 mile (138 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Madrid from Cuenca by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Cuenca to Madrid leaves at 7: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Cuenca to Madrid leaves at 8: 45PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Cuenca to Madrid with Avanza. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cuenca to Madrid, you can count on Avanza or BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service from Cuenca to Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses, which is located around 0.2 miles (309 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Madrid from Cuenca is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cuenca to Madrid is September.
You have options as you can travel from Cuenca to Madrid 2 different ways: bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cuenca to Madrid:
  • Avanza
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cuenca to Madrid for bus company Avanza.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Madrid are:
  • Prado Museum, a renowned art museum housing European masterpieces from the 12th to the early 20th century
  • Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family with opulent architecture and historical artifacts
  • Retiro Park, a large and popular park in the city center featuring sculptures, a lake, and the Crystal Palace
  • Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for cultural events and markets
  • Gran Vía, a bustling street known for its shopping, theaters, and vibrant nightlife.
The best things to do in Madrid include:
  • Puerta del Sol, a bustling public square known for its iconic clock and vibrant atmosphere
  • Mercado de San Miguel, a historic market offering a variety of gourmet foods and traditional Spanish delicacies
  • Explore the vibrant nightlife in the Malasaña district, known for its eclectic bars and live music venues
  • Attend a flamenco show to experience traditional Spanish dance and music
  • Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, for a tour or to catch a football match.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Avanza.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cuenca to Madrid depends on the bus company:
  • Avanza
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cuenca to Madrid, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
  • Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Cuenca to Madrid.
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cuenca to Madrid:
    • Avanza
      • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Cuenca to Madrid:
    • Avanza
      • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
    Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Cuenca to Madrid. The following conditions apply:
    • Avanza
      • Small pets allowed in carriers
      • Guide dogs travel for free.
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cuenca to Madrid with the following bus company: Avanza
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cuenca to Madrid with the following bus company: Avanza.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cuenca to Madrid with the following bus company: Avanza.

    popular bus stations

    Popular bus stations from Cuenca to Madrid

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    The major bus station for departures in Cuenca is Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses for your trip from Cuenca to Madrid.
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