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How to get fromCiudad Real to Cuencaby train, plane, taxi, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Cuenca by train, plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Cuenca

    best
    1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cuenca (CUE)planeMAD - CUE
    17h 20m
    $784–2,159

  2. Train, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)planeMAD - UIO
    3. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
    4. Take the bus from Quito to Terminal Terrestre de Ambatobus
    5. Take the bus from Ambato to Cuencabus
    22h 37m
    $512–1,204

  3. Train, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)planeMAD - GYE
    3. Take the taxi from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuencataxi
    18h 13m
    $694–1,399

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Cuenca, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Ciudad Real to Cuenca. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, walk to Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, take the train to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, walk to Nuevos Ministerios, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, then fly to Cuenca (CUE). Alternatively, you can take the train to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, walk to Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, take the train to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, walk to Nuevos Ministerios, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Cuenca.

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