There are 4 ways to get from Cuenca to Lorca by train, bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Albacetetrain Ave
- Take the bus from Albacete to Lorcabus ALSA - M-Vera-Moj
4h 27m€27–57Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Murcia Del Carmentrain Ave
- Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Lorca-Sutullenatrain Ic
4h 44m€53–99Drive 342.1 km
- Drive from Cuenca to Lorcacar 342.1 km
3h 52m€51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Albacetebus
- Take the bus from Albacete to Lorcabus ALSA - M-Vera-Moj
6h 25m€33–43
Cuenca to Lorca by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Lorca is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Lorca is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Lorca. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Lorca via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuenca to Lorca. However, there are services departing from Cuenca Fernando Zobel and arriving at Lorca-Sutullena via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Cuenca and Lorca is 341 km. The road distance is 342.1 km.
The best way to get from Cuenca to Lorca without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs €27 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cuenca to Lorca, including transfers.
Cuenca to Lorca bus services, operated by Rubiocar, depart from Cuenca station.
Cuenca to Lorca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
The best way to get from Cuenca to Lorca is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Cuenca, Spain and Lorca, Spain?
You can take a train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Lorca-Sutullena via Murcia Del Carmen in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Lorca via Albacete in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Murcia Del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Murcia Del Carmen to Lorca-Sutullena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Albacete to Lorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Albacete to Lorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 969 29 85 20
- info@rubiocar.com
- Website
- rubiocar.com
Bus from Cuenca to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- rubiocar.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cuenca to Lorca bus services, operated by Rubiocar, arrive at Albacete station.
Cuenca to Lorca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Murcia Del Carmen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Lorca is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Cuenca to Lorca.
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