What is the cheapest way to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos?

The cheapest way to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos is to bus via Santa Clara which costs $2 - $4 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos?

The fastest way to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Matanzas and Cienfuegos?

No, there is no direct bus from Matanzas to Cienfuegos. However, there are services departing from Matanzas and arriving at Cienfuegos via Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Matanzas and Cienfuegos?

No, there is no direct train from Matanzas to Cienfuegos. However, there are services departing from Matanzas and arriving at Cienfuegos via Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Matanzas to Cienfuegos?

The distance between Matanzas and Cienfuegos is 263 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.

How do I travel from Matanzas to Cienfuegos without a car?

The best way to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos without a car is to bus via Santa Clara which takes 4h 27m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matanzas to Cienfuegos bus from?

Matanzas to Cienfuegos bus services, operated by Ómnibus Nacionales, depart from Matanzas station.

Where do I catch the Matanzas to Cienfuegos train from?

Matanzas to Cienfuegos train services, operated by Ferrocarriles de Cuba, depart from Matanzas station.

Train or bus from Matanzas to Cienfuegos?

The best way to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos is to bus via Santa Clara which takes 4h 27m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Matanzas to Cienfuegos bus arrive?

Matanzas to Cienfuegos bus services, operated by Ómnibus Nacionales, arrive at Santa Clara station.

Where does the Matanzas to Cienfuegos train arrive?

Matanzas to Cienfuegos train services, operated by Ferrocarriles de Cuba, arrive at Santa Clara station.

Can I drive from Matanzas to Cienfuegos?

Yes, the driving distance between Matanzas to Cienfuegos is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Matanzas to Cienfuegos.

Matanzas to Cienfuegos - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus via Santa Clara
best
1. Take the bus from Matanzas to Santa ClaraLa habana
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara to CienfuegosCienfuegos
4h 27m
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Matanzas to Santa Clara13 / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara to CienfuegosExtra Cienfuegos
6h 28m
$2–5
Drive 178.6 km
1. Drive from Matanzas to Cienfuegos178.6 km
2h 31m
$21–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matanzas to Cienfuegos178.6 km
2h 31m
$120–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aero Varadero to CienfuegosVaradero
6h 15m
$25–37

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Matanzas to Cienfuegos.

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Distance: 263.1 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Matanzas, Cuba and Cienfuegos, Cuba?

You can take a bus from Matanzas to Cienfuegos via Santa Clara in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matanzas to Cienfuegos via Santa Clara in around 6h 28m.

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