How to travel from Madrid to Cuenca

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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Cuenca

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cuenca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 86 miles (139 km)

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$36

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1h 33m

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2h 46m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Cuenca is a bus with an average price of $26 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cuenca:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Cuenca costing on average $36 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Cuenca is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Cuenca take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Cuenca including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Cuenca among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Cuenca

How to get from Madrid to Cuenca by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Cuenca is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF OUIGO06612
    9:15 PM1h03
    Madrid Chamartín
    10:18 PMCuenca–Fernando Zóbel
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF OUIGO06612
    9:15 PM1h03
    Madrid Chamartín
    10:18 PMCuenca–Fernando Zóbel
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AVE05912
    11:05 AM0h56
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    12:01 PMCuenca–Fernando Zóbel
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE05742
    2:27 PM0h57
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    3:24 PMCuenca–Fernando Zóbel
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVLO05668
    6:15 AM1h02
    Madrid Chamartín
    7:17 AMCuenca–Fernando Zóbel
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE05162
    4:00 PM1h03
    Madrid Chamartín
    5:03 PMCuenca–Fernando Zóbel
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    6:30 PM2h00
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    8:30 PMCuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    2:30 PM2h05
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:35 PMCuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    10:00 AM2h05
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    12:05 PMCuenca, Estacion de Autobuses
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Madrid to Cuenca

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Madrid to Cuenca there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 65,85% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Madrid to Cuenca. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Cuenca

Travel to Cuenca easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Cuenca.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Cuenca including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Cuenca is a bus with an average price of $26 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cuenca:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Cuenca costing on average $36 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Cuenca is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Cuenca take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 46m.

The distance from Madrid to Cuenca is approximately 86 miles (139 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Cuenca is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cuenca as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Cuenca:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Cuenca–Fernando Zóbel.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cuenca, Estacion de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Cuenca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanza to go to Cuenca by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Cuenca by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Cuenca with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Avanza.
  • 22 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Cuenca often also extend their vacation to go to Valencia, Alicante, Albacete, Barcelona, Toledo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cuenca and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cuenca to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Cuenca, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cuenca's Old Town with its charming streets and historic buildings. Visit the iconic Casas Colgadas for stunning views of the Huécar River gorge and the Gothic-style Cuenca Cathedral. Discover the Museo de Arte Abstracto Español for modern abstract art, and cross the Puente de San Pablo for panoramic city views. Engage with vibrant local markets, enjoy interactive experiences at the Science Museum of Castilla-La Mancha, and take a scenic hike in the Serranía de Cuenca. Don't miss savoring regional specialties like morteruelo and ajoarriero at local restaurants, and marvel at the unique rock formations in the Ciudad Encantada natural park.
Three days are ideal to explore Cuenca's historic center, visit its museums, and enjoy the surrounding natural attractions.

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