What is the cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca?

The cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca?

The fastest way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between El Escorial and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from El Escorial and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Principe Pio and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from El Escorial to Cuenca?

The distance between El Escorial and Cuenca is 254 km. The road distance is 210.2 km.

How do I travel from El Escorial to Cuenca without a car?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €15 - €60.

How long does it take to get from El Escorial to Cuenca?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from El Escorial to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Escorial to Cuenca train from?

El Escorial to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.

Train or bus from El Escorial to Cuenca?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Cuenca is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €15 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the El Escorial to Cuenca train arrive?

El Escorial to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Principe Pio station.

Can I drive from El Escorial to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between El Escorial to Cuenca is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from El Escorial to Cuenca.

How do I get a train ticket from El Escorial to Cuenca?

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Where can I stay near Cuenca?

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El Escorial to Cuenca - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from El Escorial to Cuenca by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid-Principe Piotrain 18014 / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
2h 24m
€15–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus 661
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
4h 22m
€17–28
Drive 210.2 km
1. Drive from El Escorial to Cuencacar 210.2 km
2h 22m
€33–47

El Escorial to Cuenca by train and subway

108Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between El Escorial, Madrid, Spain and Cuenca, Spain?

You can take a train from El Escorial to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid-Principe Pio, Principe Pio, Estación de metro de Chamartín, and Madrid Chamartín in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Cuenca via Intercambiador Moncloa, Moncloa, Madrid Méndez Alvaro, and Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 4h 22m.

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