Getting to Cuenca, Spain — TFA World Guide

Getting There and Away

Written by Celine Fournier, David Garcia, Javier Garcia

31/08/2025

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Cuenca's primary transport hub is the Cuenca Fernando Zóbel high-speed railway station, located about 5 kilometers from the city center. Major airports serving the region are Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) and Valencia Airport (VLC).

By Train:

High-speed trains (AVE, AVLO, Iryo, OUIGO) connect Cuenca Fernando Zóbel station to major Spanish cities.

From Madrid: The journey averages 1 hour 3 minutes, with the fastest services taking 59 minutes. Tickets typically range from €9 to €50.
From Barcelona: Travel time averages around 5 hours 1 minute, with some services as fast as 4 hours 18 minutes. Fares start from approximately £48.94 (€57).
A local bus service (Line 1) connects the Fernando Zóbel station to Cuenca's city center and old town, taking about 25 minutes and costing around €2.15.

By Bus:

From Madrid: Buses depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses, with journeys taking approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. Fares range from €12 to €40.
From Barcelona: Buses operate with a travel time of around 8 hours 30 minutes, and tickets cost approximately €53-€54.

By Car:

Car rental services are available in Cuenca from various companies such as Enterprise, Budget, National, and Alamo. Daily rental prices typically start from €30-€52. Driving offers flexibility, but parking in Cuenca's old city can be limited.

By Air:

While Cuenca has a small local airport (CUE), it is generally not used for major commercial flights to or from the city. Travelers typically fly into Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) or Valencia Airport (VLC), then connect to Cuenca by train or bus.

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