What is the cheapest way to get from Granada to Cuenca?

The cheapest way to get from Granada to Cuenca is to bus via Ciudad Real which costs €43 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Granada to Cuenca?

The fastest way to get from Granada to Cuenca is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Granada and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Granada to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Granada and arriving at Cuenca via Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Granada and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct train from Granada to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Granada and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Granada to Cuenca?

The distance between Granada and Cuenca is 756 km. The road distance is 428.2 km.

How do I travel from Granada to Cuenca without a car?

The best way to get from Granada to Cuenca without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 27m and costs €50 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Granada to Cuenca?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Granada to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Granada to Cuenca bus from?

Granada to Cuenca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Granada station.

Where do I catch the Granada to Cuenca train from?

Granada to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Granada station.

Train or bus from Granada to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Granada to Cuenca is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 27m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Real, which costs €43 and takes 7h.

Where does the Granada to Cuenca bus arrive?

Granada to Cuenca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.

Where does the Granada to Cuenca train arrive?

Granada to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Granada to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Granada to Cuenca is 428 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Granada to Cuenca.

How do I get a train ticket from Granada to Cuenca?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Granada to Cuenca?

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Where can I stay near Cuenca?

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Granada to Cuenca - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Granada to Cuenca by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Madrid (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
5h 27m
€54–176
Bus via Ciudad Real
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobusesbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Cuencabus
7h
€42
Drive 428.2 km
1. Drive from Granada to Cuencacar 428.2 km
5h 2m
€68–98
Fly Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
1. Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane GRX - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
4h 17m
€48–315
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Granada to Cordoba-Centraltrain Avn / ...
2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
5h 39m
€84–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Granada to Madridbus FlixBus N1158
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
8h 30m
€54–85
Train to Málaga Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
1. Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane AGP - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
5h 55m
€64–302
Train to Almería Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
1. Take the train from Granada to Almeriatrain
2. Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LEI - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
7h 36m
€79–343
Train to Málaga Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane AGP - VLC
3. Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
6h 24m
€80–301

Granada to Cuenca by train (Renfe)

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5h 27mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 756.2 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Granada, Spain and Cuenca, Spain?

You can take a train from Granada to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Cuenca via Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses in around 7h.

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