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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cuenca is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cuenca is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Barcelona-Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cuenca?

The distance between Lyon and Cuenca is 1451 km. The road distance is 1166.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Cuenca without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Lyon to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cuenca bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cuenca train from?

Lyon to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cuenca is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Cuenca bus arrive?

Lyon to Cuenca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Lyon to Cuenca train arrive?

Lyon to Cuenca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cuenca is 1166 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Lyon to Cuenca.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 346+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Lyon to Cuenca - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Cuenca by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Renfe)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
9h 36m
€96–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus N1149
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
20h 40m
€68–134
Drive 1,166.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cuencacar 1,166.4 km
11h 9m
€180–260
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LYS - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
6h 23m
€72–258
Train via Castelló de la Plana (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Castellontrain Eur / ...
3. Take the train from Castellon to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
11h 9m
€105–213
Bus via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
22h 50m
€92–257
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane GVA - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
8h 13m
€91–325
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane GVA - VLC
3. Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain
8h 32m
€82–324

Lyon to Cuenca by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 36mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,450.7 km
Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cuenca, Spain?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cuenca Fernando Zobel via Barcelona-Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Cuenca via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 20h 40m.

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